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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.83, 159.98 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.83, 159.98 and 66.20 is: 99.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.83 : 159.98 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.83/159.98 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.83x = 159.98 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.83x = 10,590.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,590.04/106.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.13

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