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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 151.61 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 151.61 and 66.96 is: 100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 151.61 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/151.61 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 151.61 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 10,151.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,151.47/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.34

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