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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.21, 228.35 and 64.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.21, 228.35 and 64.40 is: 96.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.21 : 228.35 = 64.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.21/228.35 = 64.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.21x = 228.35 × 64.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.21x = 14,705.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,705.74/152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.61

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