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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.58, 140.12 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.58, 140.12 and 66.65 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.58 : 140.12 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.58/140.12 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.58x = 140.12 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.58x = 9,338.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,338.21/101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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