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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.92, 229.30 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.92, 229.30 and 67.40 is: 101.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.92 : 229.30 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.92/229.30 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.92x = 229.30 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.92x = 15,454.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,454.82/152.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.06

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