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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 140.64 and 95.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 140.64 and 95.98 is: 133.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 140.64 = 95.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/140.64 = 95.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 140.64 × 95.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 13,498.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,498.63/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.04

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