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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.43, 142.61 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.43, 142.61 and 66.52 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.43 : 142.61 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.43/142.61 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.43x = 142.61 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.43x = 9,486.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,486.64/103.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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