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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.59, 228.70 and 61.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.59, 228.70 and 61.24 is: 91.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.59 : 228.70 = 61.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.59/228.70 = 61.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.59x = 228.70 × 61.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.59x = 14,005.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,005.59/152.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.79

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