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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 139.23 and 86.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 139.23 and 86.24 is: 118.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 139.23 = 86.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/139.23 = 86.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 139.23 × 86.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 12,006.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,006.50/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.83

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