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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.48, 228.56 and 61.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.48, 228.56 and 61.12 is: 91.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.48 : 228.56 = 61.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.48/228.56 = 61.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.48x = 228.56 × 61.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.48x = 13,969.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,969.57/152.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.61

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