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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 140.25 and 77.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 140.25 and 77.14 is: 106.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 140.25 = 77.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/140.25 = 77.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 140.25 × 77.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 10,818.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,818.89/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.37

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