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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 139.48 and 71.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 139.48 and 71.56 is: 98.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 139.48 = 71.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/139.48 = 71.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 139.48 × 71.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 9,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,981.19/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.82

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