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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 140.67 and 77.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 140.67 and 77.27 is: 106.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 140.67 = 77.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/140.67 = 77.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 140.67 × 77.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 10,868.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,868.87/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.73

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