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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.64, 150.82 and 66.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.64, 150.82 and 66.46 is: 99.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.64 : 150.82 = 66.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.64/150.82 = 66.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.64x = 150.82 × 66.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.64x = 10,023.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,023.50/100.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.60

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