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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.69, 140.37 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.69, 140.37 and 75.46 is: 104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.69 : 140.37 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.69/140.37 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.69x = 140.37 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.69x = 10,591.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,591.77/101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.15

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