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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.77, 140.39 and 69.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.77, 140.39 and 69.03 is: 95.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.77 : 140.39 = 69.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.77/140.39 = 69.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.77x = 140.39 × 69.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.77x = 9,691.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,691.12/101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.23

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