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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 229.10 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 229.10 and 61.46 is: 92.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 229.10 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/229.10 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 229.10 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 14,079.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,079.03/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.16

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