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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.98, 151.47 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.98, 151.47 and 66.66 is: 99.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.98 : 151.47 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.98/151.47 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.98x = 151.47 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.98x = 10,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,096.99/100.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.99

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