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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.37, 139.67 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.37, 139.67 and 66.81 is: 92.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.37 : 139.67 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.37/139.67 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.37x = 139.67 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.37x = 9,331.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,331.02/101.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.05

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