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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.06, 139.51 and 66.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.06, 139.51 and 66.14 is: 91.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.06 : 139.51 = 66.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.06/139.51 = 66.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.06x = 139.51 × 66.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.06x = 9,227.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,227.19/101.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.30

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