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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.14, 229.68 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.14, 229.68 and 66.54 is: 99.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.14 : 229.68 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.14/229.68 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.14x = 229.68 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.14x = 15,282.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,282.91/153.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.80

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