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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 140.96 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 140.96 and 100.52 is: 139.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 140.96 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/140.96 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 140.96 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 14,168.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,168.47/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.64

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