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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.02, 139.56 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.02, 139.56 and 81.58 is: 112.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.02 : 139.56 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.02/139.56 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.02x = 139.56 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.02x = 11,385.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,385.30/101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.70

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