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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.90, 154.08 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.90, 154.08 and 66.72 is: 99.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.90 : 154.08 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.90/154.08 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.90x = 154.08 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.90x = 10,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,280.22/102.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.90

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