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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.51, 158.01 and 66.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.51, 158.01 and 66.93 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.51 : 158.01 = 66.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.51/158.01 = 66.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.51x = 158.01 × 66.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.51x = 10,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,575.61/105.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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