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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.99, 140.33 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.99, 140.33 and 93.29 is: 128.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.99 : 140.33 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.99/140.33 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.99x = 140.33 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.99x = 13,090.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,090.22/101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.35

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