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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.04, 139.31 and 77.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.04, 139.31 and 77.69 is: 107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.04 : 139.31 = 77.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.04/139.31 = 77.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.04x = 139.31 × 77.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.04x = 10,821.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,821.91/101.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.11

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