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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.46, 228.80 and 61.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.46, 228.80 and 61.24 is: 91.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.46 : 228.80 = 61.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.46/228.80 = 61.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.46x = 228.80 × 61.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.46x = 14,011.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,011.71/152.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.90

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