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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.67, 140.28 and 91.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.67, 140.28 and 91.28 is: 125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.67 : 140.28 = 91.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.67/140.28 = 91.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.67x = 140.28 × 91.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.67x = 12,804.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,804.06/101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.94

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