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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 151.45 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 151.45 and 66.82 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 151.45 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/151.45 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 151.45 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 10,119.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,119.89/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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