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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.87, 140.57 and 66.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.87, 140.57 and 66.95 is: 92.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.87 : 140.57 = 66.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.87/140.57 = 66.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.87x = 140.57 × 66.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.87x = 9,411.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,411.68/101.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.39

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