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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 140.39 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 140.39 and 66.68 is: 92.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 140.39 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/140.39 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 140.39 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 9,361.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,361.21/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.04

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