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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 140.13 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 140.13 and 68.66 is: 94.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 140.13 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/140.13 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 140.13 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 9,620.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,620.76/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.82

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