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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.80, 140.42 and 69.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.80, 140.42 and 69.08 is: 95.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.80 : 140.42 = 69.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.80/140.42 = 69.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.80x = 140.42 × 69.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.80x = 9,700.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,700.21/101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.29

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