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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 140.34 and 75.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 140.34 and 75.53 is: 104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 140.34 = 75.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/140.34 = 75.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 140.34 × 75.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 10,599.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,599.18/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.16

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