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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 140.46 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 140.46 and 94.38 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 140.46 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/140.46 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 140.46 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 13,256.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,256.61/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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