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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.57, 150.54 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.57, 150.54 and 66.25 is: 99.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.57 : 150.54 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.57/150.54 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.57x = 150.54 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.57x = 9,973.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,973.28/100.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.17

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