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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 139.40 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 139.40 and 66.56 is: 91.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 139.40 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/139.40 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 139.40 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 9,278.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,278.46/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.87

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