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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.65, 229.09 and 61.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.65, 229.09 and 61.34 is: 92.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.65 : 229.09 = 61.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.65/229.09 = 61.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.65x = 229.09 × 61.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.65x = 14,052.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,052.38/152.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.06

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