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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 140.16 and 76.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 140.16 and 76.84 is: 106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 140.16 = 76.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/140.16 = 76.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 140.16 × 76.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 10,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,769.89/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.17

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