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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.78, 229.11 and 61.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.78, 229.11 and 61.45 is: 92.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.78 : 229.11 = 61.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.78/229.11 = 61.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.78x = 229.11 × 61.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.78x = 14,077.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,077.66/152.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.15

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