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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 139.74 and 66.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 139.74 and 66.34 is: 91.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 139.74 = 66.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/139.74 = 66.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 139.74 × 66.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 9,270.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,270.35/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.57

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