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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.17, 228.27 and 65.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.17, 228.27 and 65.43 is: 98.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.17 : 228.27 = 65.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.17/228.27 = 65.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.17x = 228.27 × 65.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.17x = 14,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,935.71/152.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.15

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