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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 140.70 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 140.70 and 66.96 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 140.70 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/140.70 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 140.70 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 9,421.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,421.27/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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