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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.10, 229.51 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.10, 229.51 and 61.84 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.10 : 229.51 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.10/229.51 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.10x = 229.51 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.10x = 14,192.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,192.90/153.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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