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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.15, 229.54 and 61.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.15, 229.54 and 61.80 is: 92.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.15 : 229.54 = 61.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.15/229.54 = 61.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.15x = 229.54 × 61.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.15x = 14,185.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,185.42/153.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.62

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