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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.66, 151.04 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.66, 151.04 and 54.96 is: 82.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.66 : 151.04 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.66/151.04 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.66x = 151.04 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.66x = 8,301.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,301.16/100.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.47

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