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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.85, 141.96 and 66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.85, 141.96 and 66 is: 91.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.85 : 141.96 = 66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.85/141.96 = 66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.85x = 141.96 × 66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.85x = 9,369.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,369.36/102.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.10

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