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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.60, 159.75 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.60, 159.75 and 66 is: 98.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.60 : 159.75 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.60/159.75 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.60x = 159.75 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.60x = 10,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,543.50/106.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.91

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