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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.09, 228.05 and 60.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.09, 228.05 and 60.83 is: 91.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.09 : 228.05 = 60.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.09/228.05 = 60.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.09x = 228.05 × 60.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.09x = 13,872.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,872.28/152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.21

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