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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 140.06 and 75.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 140.06 and 75.22 is: 103.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 140.06 = 75.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/140.06 = 75.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 140.06 × 75.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 10,535.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,535.31/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.86

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