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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.44, 142.72 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.44, 142.72 and 66.52 is: 91.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.44 : 142.72 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.44/142.72 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.44x = 142.72 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.44x = 9,493.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,493.73/103.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.78

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