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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.52, 142.82 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.52, 142.82 and 66.63 is: 91.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.52 : 142.82 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.52/142.82 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.52x = 142.82 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.52x = 9,516.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,516.10/103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.93

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