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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 140.28 and 92.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 140.28 and 92.46 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 140.28 = 92.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/140.28 = 92.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 140.28 × 92.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 12,970.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,970.29/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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