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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.36, 229.98 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.36, 229.98 and 66.69 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.36 : 229.98 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.36/229.98 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.36x = 229.98 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.36x = 15,337.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,337.37/153.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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