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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.03, 142.11 and 66.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.03, 142.11 and 66.13 is: 91.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.03 : 142.11 = 66.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.03/142.11 = 66.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.03x = 142.11 × 66.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.03x = 9,397.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,397.73/103.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.21

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