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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 228.26 and 60.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 228.26 and 60.88 is: 91.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 228.26 = 60.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/228.26 = 60.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 228.26 × 60.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 13,896.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,896.47/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.31

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