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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.11, 142.26 and 66.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.11, 142.26 and 66.27 is: 91.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.11 : 142.26 = 66.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.11/142.26 = 66.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.11x = 142.26 × 66.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.11x = 9,427.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,427.57/103.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.43

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