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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 229.47 and 61.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 229.47 and 61.71 is: 92.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 229.47 = 61.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/229.47 = 61.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 229.47 × 61.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 14,160.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,160.59/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.50

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