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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.41, 139.91 and 66.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.41, 139.91 and 66.46 is: 91.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.41 : 139.91 = 66.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.41/139.91 = 66.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.41x = 139.91 × 66.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.41x = 9,298.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,298.46/101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.69

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