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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.25, 228.38 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.25, 228.38 and 65.66 is: 98.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.25 : 228.38 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.25/228.38 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.25x = 228.38 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.25x = 14,993.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,993.96/152.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.48

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