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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.88, 142 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.88, 142 and 66.08 is: 91.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.88 : 142 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.88/142 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.88x = 142 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.88x = 9,383.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,383.36/102.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.21

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