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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.89, 142.03 and 66.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.89, 142.03 and 66.05 is: 91.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.89 : 142.03 = 66.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.89/142.03 = 66.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.89x = 142.03 × 66.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.89x = 9,380.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,380.75/102.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.17

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