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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.63, 150.79 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.63, 150.79 and 66.38 is: 99.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.63 : 150.79 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.63/150.79 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.63x = 150.79 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.63x = 10,009.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,009.44/100.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.47

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