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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.89, 140.35 and 95.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.89, 140.35 and 95.51 is: 131.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.89 : 140.35 = 95.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.89/140.35 = 95.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.89x = 140.35 × 95.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.89x = 13,404.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404.83/101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.56

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