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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.45, 228.84 and 61.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.45, 228.84 and 61.21 is: 91.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.45 : 228.84 = 61.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.45/228.84 = 61.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.45x = 228.84 × 61.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.45x = 14,007.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,007.30/152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.88

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