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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.29, 139.73 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.29, 139.73 and 66.33 is: 91.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.29 : 139.73 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.29/139.73 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.29x = 139.73 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.29x = 9,268.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,268.29/101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.50

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