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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 151.13 and 66.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 151.13 and 66.45 is: 99.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 151.13 = 66.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/151.13 = 66.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 151.13 × 66.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 10,041.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,041.50/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.80

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