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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.65, 140.11 and 92.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.65, 140.11 and 92.94 is: 128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.65 : 140.11 = 92.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.65/140.11 = 92.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.65x = 140.11 × 92.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.65x = 13,020.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,020.66/101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.10

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