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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 140.61 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 140.61 and 93.63 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 140.61 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/140.61 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 140.61 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 13,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,165.31/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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