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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.41, 228.45 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.41, 228.45 and 65.70 is: 98.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.41 : 228.45 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.41/228.45 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.41x = 228.45 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.41x = 15,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,009.17/152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.48

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