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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.75, 140.01 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.75, 140.01 and 94.01 is: 129.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.75 : 140.01 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.75/140.01 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.75x = 140.01 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.75x = 13,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,161.99/101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.35

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