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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.88, 151.08 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.88, 151.08 and 66.54 is: 99.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.88 : 151.08 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.88/151.08 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.88x = 151.08 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.88x = 10,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,052.86/100.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.65

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