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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 140.37 and 66.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 140.37 and 66.77 is: 92.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 140.37 = 66.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/140.37 = 66.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 140.37 × 66.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 9,372.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,372.15/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.15

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