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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.29, 142.49 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.29, 142.49 and 66.44 is: 91.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.29 : 142.49 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.29/142.49 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.29x = 142.49 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.29x = 9,467.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,467.04/103.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.65

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