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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 140.03 and 96.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 140.03 and 96.29 is: 132.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 140.03 = 96.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/140.03 = 96.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 140.03 × 96.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 13,482.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,482.31/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.69

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