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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.75, 140.48 and 68.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.75, 140.48 and 68.99 is: 95.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.75 : 140.48 = 68.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.75/140.48 = 68.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.75x = 140.48 × 68.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.75x = 9,691.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,691.72/101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.25

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