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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.87, 229.22 and 61.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.87, 229.22 and 61.46 is: 92.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.87 : 229.22 = 61.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.87/229.22 = 61.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.87x = 229.22 × 61.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.87x = 14,087.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,087.41/152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.15

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