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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 140 and 76.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 140 and 76.79 is: 106.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 140 = 76.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/140 = 76.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 140 × 76.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 10,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,750.60/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.03

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