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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 140.36 and 92.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 140.36 and 92.88 is: 128.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 140.36 = 92.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/140.36 = 92.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 140.36 × 92.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 13,036.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,036.64/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.41

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