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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 140.64 and 92.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 140.64 and 92.71 is: 128.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 140.64 = 92.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/140.64 = 92.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 140.64 × 92.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 13,038.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,038.56/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.05

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