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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.49, 230.19 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.49, 230.19 and 66.76 is: 100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.49 : 230.19 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.49/230.19 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.49x = 230.19 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.49x = 15,367.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,367.48/153.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.12

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