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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.26, 228.30 and 60.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.26, 228.30 and 60.86 is: 91.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.26 : 228.30 = 60.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.26/228.30 = 60.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.26x = 228.30 × 60.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.26x = 13,893.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,893.20/152.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.25

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