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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.38, 228.57 and 61.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.38, 228.57 and 61.13 is: 91.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.38 : 228.57 = 61.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.38/228.57 = 61.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.38x = 228.57 × 61.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.38x = 13,973.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,973.17/152.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.70

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