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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.83, 140.45 and 69.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.83, 140.45 and 69.02 is: 95.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.83 : 140.45 = 69.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.83/140.45 = 69.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.83x = 140.45 × 69.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.83x = 9,693.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,693.87/101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.20

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