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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.92, 140.60 and 77.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.92, 140.60 and 77.32 is: 106.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.92 : 140.60 = 77.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.92/140.60 = 77.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.92x = 140.60 × 77.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.92x = 10,871.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,871.19/101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.66

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