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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.36, 228.55 and 61.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.36, 228.55 and 61.04 is: 91.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.36 : 228.55 = 61.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.36/228.55 = 61.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.36x = 228.55 × 61.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.36x = 13,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,950.69/152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.56

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