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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.65, 142.99 and 66.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.65, 142.99 and 66.80 is: 92.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.65 : 142.99 = 66.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.65/142.99 = 66.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.65x = 142.99 × 66.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.65x = 9,551.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,551.73/103.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.15

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