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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 140.64 and 66.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 140.64 and 66.93 is: 92.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 140.64 = 66.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/140.64 = 66.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 140.64 × 66.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 9,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,412.26/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.34

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