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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.70, 229.03 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.70, 229.03 and 66 is: 98.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.70 : 229.03 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.70/229.03 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.70x = 229.03 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.70x = 15,115.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,115.98/152.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.99

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