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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 139.72 and 66.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 139.72 and 66.82 is: 92.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 139.72 = 66.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/139.72 = 66.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 139.72 × 66.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 9,336.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,336.09/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.20

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