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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.54, 157.98 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.54, 157.98 and 66.88 is: 100.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.54 : 157.98 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.54/157.98 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.54x = 157.98 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.54x = 10,565.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,565.70/105.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.11

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