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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 140.71 and 55.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 140.71 and 55.33 is: 76.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 140.71 = 55.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/140.71 = 55.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 140.71 × 55.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 7,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,785.69/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.36

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