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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 140.31 and 75.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 140.31 and 75.84 is: 104.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 140.31 = 75.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/140.31 = 75.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 140.31 × 75.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 10,641.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,641.11/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.57

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