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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 150.66 and 66.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 150.66 and 66.30 is: 99.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 150.66 = 66.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/150.66 = 66.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 150.66 × 66.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 9,988.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,988.76/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.30

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