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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.59, 142.89 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.59, 142.89 and 66.66 is: 91.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.59 : 142.89 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.59/142.89 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.59x = 142.89 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.59x = 9,525.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,525.05/103.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.95

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