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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 141.96 and 66.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 141.96 and 66.04 is: 91.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 141.96 = 66.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/141.96 = 66.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 141.96 × 66.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 9,375.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,375.04/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.13

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