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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.00, 139.40 and 66.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.00, 139.40 and 66.07 is: 91.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.00 : 139.40 = 66.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.00/139.40 = 66.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.00x = 139.40 × 66.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.00x = 9,209.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,209.13/101.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.18

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