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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.54, 140.26 and 92.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.54, 140.26 and 92.30 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.54 : 140.26 = 92.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.54/140.26 = 92.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.54x = 140.26 × 92.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.54x = 12,946.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,946.00/101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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