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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 140.14 and 66.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 140.14 and 66.69 is: 91.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 140.14 = 66.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/140.14 = 66.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 140.14 × 66.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 9,345.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,345.94/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.90

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