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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.83, 229.29 and 61.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.83, 229.29 and 61.51 is: 92.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.83 : 229.29 = 61.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.83/229.29 = 61.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.83x = 229.29 × 61.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.83x = 14,103.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,103.69/152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.28

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