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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.71, 228.96 and 60.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.71, 228.96 and 60.16 is: 90.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.71 : 228.96 = 60.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.71/228.96 = 60.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.71x = 228.96 × 60.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.71x = 13,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,773.38/152.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.19

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