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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 139.59 and 66.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 139.59 and 66.23 is: 91.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 139.59 = 66.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/139.59 = 66.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 139.59 × 66.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 9,244.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,244.35/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.36

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