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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.97, 140.71 and 55.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.97, 140.71 and 55.34 is: 76.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.97 : 140.71 = 55.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.97/140.71 = 55.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.97x = 140.71 × 55.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.97x = 7,787.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,787.03/101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.37

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