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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 139.54 and 66.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 139.54 and 66.18 is: 91.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 139.54 = 66.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/139.54 = 66.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 139.54 × 66.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 9,234.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,234.37/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.29

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