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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.20, 101.34 and 66.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.20, 101.34 and 66.51 is: 100.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.20 : 101.34 = 66.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.20/101.34 = 66.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.20x = 101.34 × 66.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.20x = 6,740.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,740.12/67.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.30

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