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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.62, 140.10 and 66.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.62, 140.10 and 66.58 is: 91.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.62 : 140.10 = 66.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.62/140.10 = 66.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.62x = 140.10 × 66.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.62x = 9,327.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,327.86/101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.79

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