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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 140.57 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 140.57 and 79.65 is: 109.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 140.57 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/140.57 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 140.57 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 11,196.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,196.00/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.94

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