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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 140.76 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 140.76 and 69.16 is: 95.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 140.76 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/140.76 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 140.76 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 9,734.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,734.96/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.48

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