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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.80, 140.55 and 93.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.80, 140.55 and 93.58 is: 129.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.80 : 140.55 = 93.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.80/140.55 = 93.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.80x = 140.55 × 93.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.80x = 13,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,152.67/101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.20

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