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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.19, 139.61 and 66.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.19, 139.61 and 66.27 is: 91.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.19 : 139.61 = 66.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.19/139.61 = 66.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.19x = 139.61 × 66.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.19x = 9,251.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,251.62/101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.43

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