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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.13 and 60.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.13 and 60.83 is: 91.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.13 = 60.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.13 = 60.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.13 × 60.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 13,876.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,876.01/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.20

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