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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.44, 142.67 and 66.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.44, 142.67 and 66.58 is: 91.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.44 : 142.67 = 66.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.44/142.67 = 66.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.44x = 142.67 × 66.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.44x = 9,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,498.97/103.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.83

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