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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.47, 154.02 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.47, 154.02 and 66.65 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.47 : 154.02 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.47/154.02 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.47x = 154.02 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.47x = 10,265.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,265.43/102.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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