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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.76, 229.19 and 61.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.76, 229.19 and 61.43 is: 92.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.76 : 229.19 = 61.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.76/229.19 = 61.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.76x = 229.19 × 61.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.76x = 14,079.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,079.14/152.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.17

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