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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.44, 150.53 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.44, 150.53 and 66.20 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.44 : 150.53 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.44/150.53 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.44x = 150.53 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.44x = 9,964.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,964.00/100.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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