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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.97, 229.50 and 66.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.97, 229.50 and 66.27 is: 99.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.97 : 229.50 = 66.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.97/229.50 = 66.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.97x = 229.50 × 66.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.97x = 15,208.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,208.97/152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.42

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