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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 150.79 and 66.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 150.79 and 66.41 is: 99.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 150.79 = 66.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/150.79 = 66.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 150.79 × 66.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 10,013.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,013.63/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.50

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