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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.67, 140.93 and 91.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.67, 140.93 and 91.95 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.67 : 140.93 = 91.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.67/140.93 = 91.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.67x = 140.93 × 91.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.67x = 12,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,958.05/101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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