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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103, 154.58 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103, 154.58 and 66.96 is: 100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103 : 154.58 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103/154.58 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103x = 154.58 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103x = 10,350.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350.68/103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.49

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