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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.44, 228.53 and 61.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.44, 228.53 and 61.20 is: 91.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.44 : 228.53 = 61.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.44/228.53 = 61.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.44x = 228.53 × 61.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.44x = 13,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,986.19/152.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.75

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