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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.19, 228.38 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.19, 228.38 and 65.61 is: 98.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.19 : 228.38 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.19/228.38 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.19x = 228.38 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.19x = 14,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,983.68/152.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.45

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