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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.70, 153.96 and 66.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.70, 153.96 and 66.70 is: 99.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.70 : 153.96 = 66.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.70/153.96 = 66.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.70x = 153.96 × 66.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.70x = 10,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,269.13/102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.99

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