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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.61, 228.76 and 66.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.61, 228.76 and 66.00 is: 98.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.61 : 228.76 = 66.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.61/228.76 = 66.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.61x = 228.76 × 66.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.61x = 15,098.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,098.81/152.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.94

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