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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.07, 228.14 and 60.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.07, 228.14 and 60.79 is: 91.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.07 : 228.14 = 60.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.07/228.14 = 60.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.07x = 228.14 × 60.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.07x = 13,868.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,868.63/152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.20

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