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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152.99, 229.42 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152.99, 229.42 and 44.74 is: 67.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152.99 : 229.42 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152.99/229.42 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152.99x = 229.42 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152.99x = 10,264.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,264.25/152.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.09

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