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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152, 228.04 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152, 228.04 and 66.56 is: 99.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152 : 228.04 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152/228.04 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152x = 228.04 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152x = 15,178.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,178.34/152
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.86

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