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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.40, 157.92 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.40, 157.92 and 66.88 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.40 : 157.92 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.40/157.92 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.40x = 157.92 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.40x = 10,561.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,561.69/105.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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