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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.33, 228.35 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.33, 228.35 and 61 is: 91.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.33 : 228.35 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.33/228.35 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.33x = 228.35 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.33x = 13,929.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,929.05/152.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.44

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