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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.48, 142.86 and 66.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.48, 142.86 and 66.16 is: 91.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.48 : 142.86 = 66.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.48/142.86 = 66.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.48x = 142.86 × 66.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.48x = 9,451.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451.62/103.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.34

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