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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.47, 153.50 and 66.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.47, 153.50 and 66.22 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.47 : 153.50 = 66.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.47/153.50 = 66.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.47x = 153.50 × 66.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.47x = 10,164.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,164.06/102.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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