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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.90, 142.01 and 66.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.90, 142.01 and 66.15 is: 91.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.90 : 142.01 = 66.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.90/142.01 = 66.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.90x = 142.01 × 66.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.90x = 9,394.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,394.13/102.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.29

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