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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.06, 229.68 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.06, 229.68 and 99.06 is: 148.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.06 : 229.68 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.06/229.68 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.06x = 229.68 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.06x = 22,752.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752.10/153.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.65

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