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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.91, 140.55 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.91, 140.55 and 66.90 is: 92.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.91 : 140.55 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.91/140.55 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.91x = 140.55 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.91x = 9,402.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,402.80/101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.27

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