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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.66, 140.23 and 79.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.66, 140.23 and 79.79 is: 110.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.66 : 140.23 = 79.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.66/140.23 = 79.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.66x = 140.23 × 79.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.66x = 11,188.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,188.35/101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.06

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