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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.27, 229.44 and 99.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.27, 229.44 and 99.05 is: 148.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.27 : 229.44 = 99.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.27/229.44 = 99.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.27x = 229.44 × 99.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.27x = 22,726.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,726.03/153.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.27

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