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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.40, 140.02 and 96.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.40, 140.02 and 96.31 is: 132.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.40 : 140.02 = 96.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.40/140.02 = 96.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.40x = 140.02 × 96.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.40x = 13,485.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,485.33/101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.99

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