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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.60, 228.83 and 65.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.60, 228.83 and 65.93 is: 98.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.60 : 228.83 = 65.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.60/228.83 = 65.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.60x = 228.83 × 65.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.60x = 15,085.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,085.29/152.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.86

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