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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.52, 227.36 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.52, 227.36 and 66 is: 99.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.52 : 227.36 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.52/227.36 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.52x = 227.36 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.52x = 15,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,005.76/151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.03

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