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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.62, 228.80 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.62, 228.80 and 61.28 is: 91.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.62 : 228.80 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.62/228.80 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.62x = 228.80 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.62x = 14,020.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,020.86/152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.87

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