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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.60, 140.16 and 68.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.60, 140.16 and 68.84 is: 94.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.60 : 140.16 = 68.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.60/140.16 = 68.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.60x = 140.16 × 68.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.60x = 9,648.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,648.61/101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.97

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