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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 139.79 and 66.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 139.79 and 66.38 is: 91.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 139.79 = 66.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/139.79 = 66.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 139.79 × 66.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 9,278.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,278.73/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.56

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