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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.91, 229.48 and 61.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.91, 229.48 and 61.67 is: 92.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.91 : 229.48 = 61.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.91/229.48 = 61.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.91x = 229.48 × 61.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.91x = 14,152.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,152.03/152.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.55

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