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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 151.67 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 151.67 and 66.82 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 151.67 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/151.67 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 151.67 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 10,134.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,134.24/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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