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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.16, 229.76 and 61.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.16, 229.76 and 61.86 is: 92.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.16 : 229.76 = 61.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.16/229.76 = 61.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.16x = 229.76 × 61.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.16x = 14,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,212.95/153.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.80

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