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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.79, 229.03 and 61.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.79, 229.03 and 61.45 is: 92.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.79 : 229.03 = 61.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.79/229.03 = 61.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.79x = 229.03 × 61.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.79x = 14,073.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,073.89/152.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.11

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