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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.36, 150.62 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.36, 150.62 and 66.11 is: 99.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.36 : 150.62 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.36/150.62 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.36x = 150.62 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.36x = 9,957.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,957.53/100.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.22

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