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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.08, 228.03 and 60.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.08, 228.03 and 60.79 is: 91.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.08 : 228.03 = 60.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.08/228.03 = 60.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.08x = 228.03 × 60.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.08x = 13,861.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,861.94/152.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.15

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