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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.54, 142.94 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.54, 142.94 and 66.72 is: 92.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.54 : 142.94 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.54/142.94 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.54x = 142.94 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.54x = 9,536.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,536.62/103.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.11

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