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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.81, 229.28 and 61.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.81, 229.28 and 61.57 is: 92.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.81 : 229.28 = 61.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.81/229.28 = 61.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.81x = 229.28 × 61.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.81x = 14,116.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,116.35/152.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.38

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