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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.97, 153.27 and 66.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.97, 153.27 and 66.15 is: 99.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.97 : 153.27 = 66.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.97/153.27 = 66.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.97x = 153.27 × 66.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.97x = 10,138.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,138.81/101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.43

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