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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.24, 229.91 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.24, 229.91 and 99.02 is: 148.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.24 : 229.91 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.24/229.91 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.24x = 229.91 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.24x = 22,764.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,764.04/153.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.55

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