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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 140.35 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 140.35 and 93.45 is: 128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 140.35 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/140.35 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 140.35 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 13,115.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,115.71/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.81

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