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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 140.33 and 66.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 140.33 and 66.24 is: 91.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 140.33 = 66.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/140.33 = 66.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 140.33 × 66.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 9,295.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,295.62/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.42

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