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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.10, 228 and 60.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.10, 228 and 60.72 is: 91.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.10 : 228 = 60.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.10/228 = 60.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.10x = 228 × 60.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.10x = 13,844.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,844.16/152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.02

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