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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 140.04 and 79.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 140.04 and 79.84 is: 110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 140.04 = 79.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/140.04 = 79.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 140.04 × 79.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 11,180.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,180.79/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.00

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