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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.41, 150.81 and 66.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.41, 150.81 and 66.21 is: 99.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.41 : 150.81 = 66.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.41/150.81 = 66.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.41x = 150.81 × 66.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.41x = 9,985.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,985.13/100.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.44

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