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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.95, 140.66 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.95, 140.66 and 66.94 is: 92.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.95 : 140.66 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.95/140.66 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.95x = 140.66 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.95x = 9,415.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,415.45/101.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.35

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