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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.51, 228.89 and 61.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.51, 228.89 and 61.25 is: 91.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.51 : 228.89 = 61.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.51/228.89 = 61.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.51x = 228.89 × 61.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.51x = 14,018.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,018.06/152.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.92

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