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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.77, 140.43 and 69.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.77, 140.43 and 69.07 is: 95.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.77 : 140.43 = 69.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.77/140.43 = 69.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.77x = 140.43 × 69.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.77x = 9,699.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,699.50/101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.31

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