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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 139.65 and 66.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 139.65 and 66.29 is: 91.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 139.65 = 66.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/139.65 = 66.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 139.65 × 66.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 9,257.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,257.21/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.41

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