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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.99, 140.52 and 69.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.99, 140.52 and 69.18 is: 95.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.99 : 140.52 = 69.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.99/140.52 = 69.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.99x = 140.52 × 69.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.99x = 9,721.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,721.43/101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.32

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