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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.84, 140.56 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.84, 140.56 and 68.66 is: 94.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.84 : 140.56 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.84/140.56 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.84x = 140.56 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.84x = 9,649.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,649.98/101.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.75

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