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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.30, 151.74 and 66.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.30, 151.74 and 66.98 is: 100.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.30 : 151.74 = 66.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.30/151.74 = 66.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.30x = 151.74 × 66.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.30x = 10,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,163.55/101.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.33

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