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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.60, 150.90 and 66.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.60, 150.90 and 66.40 is: 99.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.60 : 150.90 = 66.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.60/150.90 = 66.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.60x = 150.90 × 66.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.60x = 10,019.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,019.76/100.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.60

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