Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 228 and 66.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 152, 228 and 66.50 is: 99.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
152 : 228 = 66.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
152/228 = 66.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
152x = 228 × 66.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
152x = 15,162 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 15,162/152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 99.75
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