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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.17, 142.38 and 66.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.17, 142.38 and 66.40 is: 91.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.17 : 142.38 = 66.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.17/142.38 = 66.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.17x = 142.38 × 66.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.17x = 9,453.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,453.87/103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.63

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