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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.02, 228.05 and 65.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.02, 228.05 and 65.34 is: 98.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.02 : 228.05 = 65.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.02/228.05 = 65.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.02x = 228.05 × 65.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.02x = 14,900.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,900.46/152.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.02

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