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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 140.40 and 79.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 140.40 and 79.97 is: 110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 140.40 = 79.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/140.40 = 79.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 140.40 × 79.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 11,227.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,227.09/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.49

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