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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.01, 139.52 and 76.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.01, 139.52 and 76.40 is: 105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.01 : 139.52 = 76.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.01/139.52 = 76.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.01x = 139.52 × 76.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.01x = 10,658.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,658.25/101.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.52

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