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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.95, 140.60 and 78.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.95, 140.60 and 78.60 is: 108.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.95 : 140.60 = 78.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.95/140.60 = 78.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.95x = 140.60 × 78.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.95x = 11,051.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,051.16/101.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.40

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