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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.22, 229.79 and 60.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.22, 229.79 and 60.67 is: 90.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.22 : 229.79 = 60.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.22/229.79 = 60.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.22x = 229.79 × 60.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.22x = 13,941.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,941.36/153.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.99

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