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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.58, 228.70 and 65.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.58, 228.70 and 65.99 is: 98.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.58 : 228.70 = 65.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.58/228.70 = 65.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.58x = 228.70 × 65.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.58x = 15,091.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,091.91/152.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.91

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