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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.20, 153.21 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.20, 153.21 and 66.20 is: 99.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.20 : 153.21 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.20/153.21 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.20x = 153.21 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.20x = 10,142.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,142.50/102.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.24

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