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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.39, 228.56 and 61.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.39, 228.56 and 61.08 is: 91.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.39 : 228.56 = 61.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.39/228.56 = 61.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.39x = 228.56 × 61.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.39x = 13,960.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,960.14/152.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.61

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