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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.97, 142 and 66.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.97, 142 and 66.06 is: 91.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.97 : 142 = 66.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.97/142 = 66.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.97x = 142 × 66.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.97x = 9,380.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,380.52/102.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.10

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