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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.48, 140.04 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.48, 140.04 and 65.96 is: 91.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.48 : 140.04 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.48/140.04 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.48x = 140.04 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.48x = 9,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,237.04/101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.02

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