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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.03, 142.17 and 66.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.03, 142.17 and 66.19 is: 91.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.03 : 142.17 = 66.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.03/142.17 = 66.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.03x = 142.17 × 66.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.03x = 9,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,410.23/103.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.33

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