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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.40, 228.44 and 61.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.40, 228.44 and 61.02 is: 91.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.40 : 228.44 = 61.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.40/228.44 = 61.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.40x = 228.44 × 61.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.40x = 13,939.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,939.41/152.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.47

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