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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.48, 140.06 and 78.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.48, 140.06 and 78.52 is: 108.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.48 : 140.06 = 78.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.48/140.06 = 78.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.48x = 140.06 × 78.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.48x = 10,997.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,997.51/101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.37

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