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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.54, 140.12 and 54.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.54, 140.12 and 54.91 is: 75.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.54 : 140.12 = 54.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.54/140.12 = 54.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.54x = 140.12 × 54.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.54x = 7,694.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,694.49/101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.78

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