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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.50, 140.07 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.50, 140.07 and 55.50 is: 76.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.50 : 140.07 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.50/140.07 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.50x = 140.07 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.50x = 7,773.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,773.89/101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.59

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