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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.17, 229.80 and 61.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.17, 229.80 and 61.82 is: 92.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.17 : 229.80 = 61.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.17/229.80 = 61.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.17x = 229.80 × 61.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.17x = 14,206.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,206.24/153.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.75

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