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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.66, 230.38 and 66.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.66, 230.38 and 66.97 is: 100.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.66 : 230.38 = 66.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.66/230.38 = 66.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.66x = 230.38 × 66.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.66x = 15,428.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,428.55/153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.41

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