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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.95, 229.50 and 61.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.95, 229.50 and 61.65 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.95 : 229.50 = 61.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.95/229.50 = 61.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.95x = 229.50 × 61.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.95x = 14,148.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,148.68/152.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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