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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.12, 142.22 and 66.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.12, 142.22 and 66.24 is: 91.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.12 : 142.22 = 66.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.12/142.22 = 66.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.12x = 142.22 × 66.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.12x = 9,420.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,420.65/103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.36

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