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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.65, 150.80 and 66.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.65, 150.80 and 66.29 is: 99.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.65 : 150.80 = 66.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.65/150.80 = 66.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.65x = 150.80 × 66.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.65x = 9,995.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,995.45/100.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.31

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