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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.66, 138.83 and 65.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.66, 138.83 and 65.65 is: 90.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.66 : 138.83 = 65.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.66/138.83 = 65.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.66x = 138.83 × 65.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.66x = 9,114.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,114.19/100.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.54

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