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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 140.61 and 76.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 140.61 and 76.02 is: 104.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 140.61 = 76.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/140.61 = 76.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 140.61 × 76.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 10,689.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,689.17/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.86

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