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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.97, 140.73 and 67.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.97, 140.73 and 67.02 is: 92.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.97 : 140.73 = 67.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.97/140.73 = 67.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.97x = 140.73 × 67.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.97x = 9,431.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,431.72/101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.50

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