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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.09, 229.59 and 61.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.09, 229.59 and 61.86 is: 92.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.09 : 229.59 = 61.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.09/229.59 = 61.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.09x = 229.59 × 61.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.09x = 14,202.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,202.44/153.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.77

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