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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.64, 228.99 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.64, 228.99 and 66 is: 99.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.64 : 228.99 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.64/228.99 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.64x = 228.99 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.64x = 15,113.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,113.34/152.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.01

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