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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 139.46 and 77.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 139.46 and 77.96 is: 107.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 139.46 = 77.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/139.46 = 77.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 139.46 × 77.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 10,872.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,872.30/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.65

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