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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.79, 140.39 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.79, 140.39 and 66.76 is: 92.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.79 : 140.39 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.79/140.39 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.79x = 140.39 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.79x = 9,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,372.44/101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.08

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