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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.21, 229.83 and 61.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.21, 229.83 and 61.90 is: 92.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.21 : 229.83 = 61.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.21/229.83 = 61.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.21x = 229.83 × 61.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.21x = 14,226.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,226.48/153.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.86

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