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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 229.41 and 61.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 229.41 and 61.57 is: 92.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 229.41 = 61.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/229.41 = 61.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 229.41 × 61.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 14,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,123.76/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.36

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