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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 140.16 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 140.16 and 66.62 is: 91.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 140.16 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/140.16 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 140.16 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 9,337.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,337.46/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.90

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