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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 140.40 and 79.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 140.40 and 79.94 is: 110.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 140.40 = 79.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/140.40 = 79.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 140.40 × 79.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 11,223.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,223.93/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.46

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