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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.57, 140.08 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.57, 140.08 and 66.56 is: 91.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.57 : 140.08 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.57/140.08 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.57x = 140.08 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.57x = 9,323.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,323.72/101.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.80

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