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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 140.74 and 67.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 140.74 and 67.56 is: 93.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 140.74 = 67.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/140.74 = 67.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 140.74 × 67.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 9,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,508.39/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.26

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