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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.92, 140.42 and 69.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.92, 140.42 and 69.11 is: 95.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.92 : 140.42 = 69.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.92/140.42 = 69.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.92x = 140.42 × 69.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.92x = 9,704.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,704.43/101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.22

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