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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 140.18 and 97.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 140.18 and 97.14 is: 133.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 140.18 = 97.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/140.18 = 97.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 140.18 × 97.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 13,617.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,617.09/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.92

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