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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 229.70 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 229.70 and 66.54 is: 99.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 229.70 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/229.70 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 229.70 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 15,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,284.24/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.71

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