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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.88, 229.16 and 66.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.88, 229.16 and 66.26 is: 99.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.88 : 229.16 = 66.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.88/229.16 = 66.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.88x = 229.16 × 66.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.88x = 15,183.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,183.00/152.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.31

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