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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.42, 139.80 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.42, 139.80 and 66.44 is: 91.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.42 : 139.80 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.42/139.80 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.42x = 139.80 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.42x = 9,287.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,287.28/101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.58

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