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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.35, 228.61 and 64.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.35, 228.61 and 64.49 is: 96.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.35 : 228.61 = 64.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.35/228.61 = 64.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.35x = 228.61 × 64.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.35x = 14,742.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,742.90/152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.77

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