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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.50, 140.10 and 67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.50, 140.10 and 67 is: 92.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.50 : 140.10 = 67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.50/140.10 = 67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.50x = 140.10 × 67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.50x = 9,386.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,386.70/101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.48

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