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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 140.44 and 78.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 140.44 and 78.22 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 140.44 = 78.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/140.44 = 78.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 140.44 × 78.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 10,985.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,985.22/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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