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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 229.56 and 61.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 229.56 and 61.69 is: 92.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 229.56 = 61.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/229.56 = 61.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 229.56 × 61.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 14,160.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,160.71/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.56

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