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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.15, 228.13 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.15, 228.13 and 65.48 is: 98.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.15 : 228.13 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.15/228.13 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.15x = 228.13 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.15x = 14,937.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,937.79/152.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.18

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