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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 140.40 and 97.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 140.40 and 97.56 is: 134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 140.40 = 97.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/140.40 = 97.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 140.40 × 97.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 13,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,697.42/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.80

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