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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 151.16 and 66.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 151.16 and 66.87 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 151.16 = 66.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/151.16 = 66.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 151.16 × 66.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 10,107.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,107.73/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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