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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.48, 140.18 and 68.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.48, 140.18 and 68.87 is: 95.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.48 : 140.18 = 68.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.48/140.18 = 68.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.48x = 140.18 × 68.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.48x = 9,653.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,653.15/101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.13

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