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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.25, 142.50 and 66.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.25, 142.50 and 66.41 is: 91.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.25 : 142.50 = 66.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.25/142.50 = 66.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.25x = 142.50 × 66.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.25x = 9,462.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,462.71/103.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.65

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