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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.68, 140.52 and 93.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.68, 140.52 and 93.04 is: 128.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.68 : 140.52 = 93.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.68/140.52 = 93.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.68x = 140.52 × 93.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.68x = 13,073.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,073.98/101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.58

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