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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.01, 229.20 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.01, 229.20 and 66.25 is: 99.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.01 : 229.20 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.01/229.20 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.01x = 229.20 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.01x = 15,184.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,184.50/153.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.24

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