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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.56, 230.28 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.56, 230.28 and 66.92 is: 100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.56 : 230.28 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.56/230.28 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.56x = 230.28 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.56x = 15,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,410.34/153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.35

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