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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.13, 139.50 and 66.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.13, 139.50 and 66.15 is: 91.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.13 : 139.50 = 66.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.13/139.50 = 66.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.13x = 139.50 × 66.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.13x = 9,227.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,227.93/101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.25

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