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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.12, 154.36 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.12, 154.36 and 66.96 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.12 : 154.36 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.12/154.36 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.12x = 154.36 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.12x = 10,335.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,335.95/103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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