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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.57, 142.80 and 66.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.57, 142.80 and 66.67 is: 91.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.57 : 142.80 = 66.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.57/142.80 = 66.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.57x = 142.80 × 66.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.57x = 9,520.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,520.48/103.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.92

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