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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.36, 228.35 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.36, 228.35 and 65.59 is: 98.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.36 : 228.35 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.36/228.35 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.36x = 228.35 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.36x = 14,977.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,977.99/152.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.31

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