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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.62, 140.48 and 92.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.62, 140.48 and 92.62 is: 128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.62 : 140.48 = 92.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.62/140.48 = 92.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.62x = 140.48 × 92.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.62x = 13,011.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,011.26/101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.04

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