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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.68, 228.94 and 61.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.68, 228.94 and 61.32 is: 91.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.68 : 228.94 = 61.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.68/228.94 = 61.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.68x = 228.94 × 61.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.68x = 14,038.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,038.60/152.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.95

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