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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.53, 140.01 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.53, 140.01 and 66.54 is: 91.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.53 : 140.01 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.53/140.01 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.53x = 140.01 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.53x = 9,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,316.86/101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.77

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