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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.83, 229.19 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.83, 229.19 and 66.16 is: 99.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.83 : 229.19 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.83/229.19 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.83x = 229.19 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.83x = 15,161.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,161.73/152.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.21

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