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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.99, 140.67 and 93.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.99, 140.67 and 93.45 is: 128.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.99 : 140.67 = 93.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.99/140.67 = 93.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.99x = 140.67 × 93.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.99x = 13,145.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,145.79/101.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.89

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