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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.03, 229.65 and 61.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.03, 229.65 and 61.79 is: 92.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.03 : 229.65 = 61.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.03/229.65 = 61.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.03x = 229.65 × 61.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.03x = 14,188.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,188.93/153.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.72

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