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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 228.65 and 65.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 228.65 and 65.93 is: 98.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 228.65 = 65.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/228.65 = 65.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 228.65 × 65.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 15,073.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,073.42/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.81

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