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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.06, 151.70 and 66.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.06, 151.70 and 66.70 is: 100.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.06 : 151.70 = 66.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.06/151.70 = 66.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.06x = 151.70 × 66.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.06x = 10,118.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,118.39/101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.12

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