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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.20, 139.59 and 66.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.20, 139.59 and 66.27 is: 91.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.20 : 139.59 = 66.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.20/139.59 = 66.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.20x = 139.59 × 66.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.20x = 9,250.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,250.68/101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.41

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