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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 140.49 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 140.49 and 92.25 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 140.49 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/140.49 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 140.49 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 12,960.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,960.20/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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