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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.85, 140.31 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.85, 140.31 and 92.13 is: 126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.85 : 140.31 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.85/140.31 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.85x = 140.31 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.85x = 12,926.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,926.76/101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.92

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