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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.50, 228.81 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.50, 228.81 and 66.94 is: 100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.50 : 228.81 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.50/228.81 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.50x = 228.81 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.50x = 15,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,315.72/152.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.43

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