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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.72, 228.89 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.72, 228.89 and 66.12 is: 99.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.72 : 228.89 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.72/228.89 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.72x = 228.89 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.72x = 15,133.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,133.88/152.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.10

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