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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.85, 154.20 and 66.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.85, 154.20 and 66.80 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.85 : 154.20 = 66.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.85/154.20 = 66.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.85x = 154.20 × 66.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.85x = 10,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,301.20/102.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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