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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.49, 228.60 and 61.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.49, 228.60 and 61.13 is: 91.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.49 : 228.60 = 61.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.49/228.60 = 61.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.49x = 228.60 × 61.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.49x = 13,973.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,973.18/152.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.63

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