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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.78, 140.46 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.78, 140.46 and 66.84 is: 92.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.78 : 140.46 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.78/140.46 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.78x = 140.46 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.78x = 9,388.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,388.35/101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.24

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