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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.23, 150.43 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.23, 150.43 and 66.04 is: 99.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.23 : 150.43 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.23/150.43 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.23x = 150.43 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.23x = 9,934.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,934.40/100.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.12

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