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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 140.20 and 91.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 140.20 and 91.33 is: 126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 140.20 = 91.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/140.20 = 91.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 140.20 × 91.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 12,803.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,803.89/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.04

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