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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.01, 139.68 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.01, 139.68 and 76.44 is: 105.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.01 : 139.68 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.01/139.68 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.01x = 139.68 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.01x = 10,677.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,677.14/101.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.70

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