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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.66, 140.33 and 75.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.66, 140.33 and 75.47 is: 104.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.66 : 140.33 = 75.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.66/140.33 = 75.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.66x = 140.33 × 75.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.66x = 10,590.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,590.33/101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.17

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