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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.38, 142.66 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.38, 142.66 and 66.54 is: 91.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.38 : 142.66 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.38/142.66 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.38x = 142.66 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.38x = 9,492.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,492.60/103.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.82

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