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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.84, 229.19 and 61.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.84, 229.19 and 61.52 is: 92.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.84 : 229.19 = 61.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.84/229.19 = 61.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.84x = 229.19 × 61.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.84x = 14,098.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,098.32/152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.25

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