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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.63, 142.98 and 66.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.63, 142.98 and 66.78 is: 92.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.63 : 142.98 = 66.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.63/142.98 = 66.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.63x = 142.98 × 66.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.63x = 9,547.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547.49/103.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.14

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