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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.41, 142.73 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.41, 142.73 and 66.56 is: 91.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.41 : 142.73 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.41/142.73 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.41x = 142.73 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.41x = 9,499.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,499.06/103.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.86

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