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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.07, 140.12 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.07, 140.12 and 95.60 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.07 : 140.12 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.07/140.12 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.07x = 140.12 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.07x = 13,395.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,395.47/101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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