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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 140.67 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 140.67 and 55.31 is: 76.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 140.67 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/140.67 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 140.67 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 7,780.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780.16/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.32

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