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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.88, 140.70 and 95.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.88, 140.70 and 95.82 is: 132.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.88 : 140.70 = 95.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.88/140.70 = 95.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.88x = 140.70 × 95.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.88x = 13,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,481.87/101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.33

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