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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.82, 229.28 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.82, 229.28 and 61.55 is: 92.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.82 : 229.28 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.82/229.28 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.82x = 229.28 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.82x = 14,110.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,110.73/152.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.34

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