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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 140.07 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 140.07 and 66.59 is: 91.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 140.07 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/140.07 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 140.07 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 9,327.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,327.34/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.89

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