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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.69, 228.95 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.69, 228.95 and 61.41 is: 92.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.69 : 228.95 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.69/228.95 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.69x = 228.95 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.69x = 14,059.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,059.49/152.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.08

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