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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.88, 140.85 and 97.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.88, 140.85 and 97.50 is: 134.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.88 : 140.85 = 97.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.88/140.85 = 97.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.88x = 140.85 × 97.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.88x = 13,732.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,732.88/101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.79

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