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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 140.55 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 140.55 and 91.02 is: 125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 140.55 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/140.55 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 140.55 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 12,792.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,792.86/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.64

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