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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.24, 228.40 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.24, 228.40 and 66.76 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.24 : 228.40 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.24/228.40 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.24x = 228.40 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.24x = 15,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,247.98/152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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