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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.63, 230.41 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.63, 230.41 and 66.96 is: 100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.63 : 230.41 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.63/230.41 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.63x = 230.41 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.63x = 15,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,428.34/153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.43

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