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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.84, 229.32 and 61.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.84, 229.32 and 61.60 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.84 : 229.32 = 61.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.84/229.32 = 61.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.84x = 229.32 × 61.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.84x = 14,126.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,126.11/152.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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