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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.11, 229.70 and 66.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.11, 229.70 and 66.40 is: 99.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.11 : 229.70 = 66.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.11/229.70 = 66.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.11x = 229.70 × 66.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.11x = 15,250.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,250.60/153.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.61

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