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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.16, 228.30 and 60.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.16, 228.30 and 60.85 is: 91.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.16 : 228.30 = 60.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.16/228.30 = 60.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.16x = 228.30 × 60.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.16x = 13,892.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,892.06/152.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.30

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