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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.29, 228.26 and 60.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.29, 228.26 and 60.91 is: 91.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.29 : 228.26 = 60.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.29/228.26 = 60.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.29x = 228.26 × 60.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.29x = 13,901.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,901.87/152.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.29

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