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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.39, 229.97 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.39, 229.97 and 66.62 is: 99.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.39 : 229.97 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.39/229.97 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.39x = 229.97 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.39x = 15,321.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,321.34/153.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.88

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