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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.33, 139.77 and 66.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.33, 139.77 and 66.29 is: 91.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.33 : 139.77 = 66.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.33/139.77 = 66.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.33x = 139.77 × 66.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.33x = 9,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,265.35/101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.44

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