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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.65, 140.07 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.65, 140.07 and 94.18 is: 129.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.65 : 140.07 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.65/140.07 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.65x = 140.07 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.65x = 13,191.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191.09/101.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.77

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