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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.24, 154.61 and 66.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.24, 154.61 and 66.97 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.24 : 154.61 = 66.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.24/154.61 = 66.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.24x = 154.61 × 66.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.24x = 10,353.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,353.12/103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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