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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.18, 228.31 and 65.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.18, 228.31 and 65.52 is: 98.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.18 : 228.31 = 65.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.18/228.31 = 65.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.18x = 228.31 × 65.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.18x = 14,958.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,958.94/152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.30

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