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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 228.18 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 228.18 and 65.58 is: 98.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 228.18 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/228.18 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 228.18 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 14,962.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,962.90/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.32

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