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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.62, 138.63 and 66.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.62, 138.63 and 66.06 is: 91.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.62 : 138.63 = 66.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.62/138.63 = 66.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.62x = 138.63 × 66.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.62x = 9,157.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,157.90/100.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.01

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