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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.47, 140.04 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.47, 140.04 and 95.93 is: 132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.47 : 140.04 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.47/140.04 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.47x = 140.04 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.47x = 13,434.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,434.04/101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.39

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