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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.56, 228.76 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.56, 228.76 and 66.96 is: 100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.56 : 228.76 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.56/228.76 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.56x = 228.76 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.56x = 15,317.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,317.77/152.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.40

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