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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.28, 228.42 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.28, 228.42 and 65.61 is: 98.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.28 : 228.42 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.28/228.42 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.28x = 228.42 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.28x = 14,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,986.64/152.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.42

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