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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 140.02 and 66.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 140.02 and 66.49 is: 91.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 140.02 = 66.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/140.02 = 66.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 140.02 × 66.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 9,309.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,309.93/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.71

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