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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.53, 228.89 and 61.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.53, 228.89 and 61.22 is: 91.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.53 : 228.89 = 61.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.53/228.89 = 61.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.53x = 228.89 × 61.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.53x = 14,012.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012.65/152.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.87

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