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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.10, 151.74 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.10, 151.74 and 66.74 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.10 : 151.74 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.10/151.74 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.10x = 151.74 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.10x = 10,126.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,126.37/101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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