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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 140.76 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 140.76 and 67.04 is: 92.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 140.76 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/140.76 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 140.76 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 9,436.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,436.90/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.55

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