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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.55, 228.81 and 65.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.55, 228.81 and 65.90 is: 98.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.55 : 228.81 = 65.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.55/228.81 = 65.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.55x = 228.81 × 65.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.55x = 15,077.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,077.74/152.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.84

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