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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 149.07 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 149.07 and 66.59 is: 91.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 149.07 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/149.07 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 149.07 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 9,926.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,926.24/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.91

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