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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.45, 228.49 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.45, 228.49 and 65.68 is: 98.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.45 : 228.49 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.45/228.49 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.45x = 228.49 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.45x = 15,006.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,006.49/152.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.44

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