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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.09, 227.96 and 65.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.09, 227.96 and 65.49 is: 98.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.09 : 227.96 = 65.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.09/227.96 = 65.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.09x = 227.96 × 65.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.09x = 14,928.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,928.77/152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.16

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