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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.98, 142.13 and 66.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.98, 142.13 and 66.18 is: 91.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.98 : 142.13 = 66.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.98/142.13 = 66.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.98x = 142.13 × 66.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.98x = 9,406.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,406.16/102.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.34

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