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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.49, 140.05 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.49, 140.05 and 75.28 is: 103.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.49 : 140.05 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.49/140.05 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.49x = 140.05 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.49x = 10,541.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,541.89/101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.87

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