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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.56, 140.28 and 68.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.56, 140.28 and 68.96 is: 95.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.56 : 140.28 = 68.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.56/140.28 = 68.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.56x = 140.28 × 68.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.56x = 9,673.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,673.71/101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.25

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