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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 203.62, 305.48 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 203.62, 305.48 and 66.69 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    203.62 : 305.48 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    203.62/305.48 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    203.62x = 305.48 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    203.62x = 20,372.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,372.46/203.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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