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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.48, 140.04 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.48, 140.04 and 67.04 is: 92.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.48 : 140.04 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.48/140.04 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.48x = 140.04 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.48x = 9,388.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,388.28/101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.51

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