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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 230.02 and 61.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 230.02 and 61.96 is: 92.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 230.02 = 61.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/230.02 = 61.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 230.02 × 61.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 14,252.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,252.04/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.98

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