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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.90, 140.56 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.90, 140.56 and 66.88 is: 92.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.90 : 140.56 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.90/140.56 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.90x = 140.56 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.90x = 9,400.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,400.65/101.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.25

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