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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 229.30 and 44.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 229.30 and 44.68 is: 66.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 229.30 = 44.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/229.30 = 44.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 229.30 × 44.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 10,243.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,243.75/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.99

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