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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 141.10, 211.58 and 66.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 141.10, 211.58 and 66.90 is: 100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    141.10 : 211.58 = 66.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    141.10/211.58 = 66.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    141.10x = 211.58 × 66.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    141.10x = 14,154.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,154.37/141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.31

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