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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.05, 139.24 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.05, 139.24 and 94.16 is: 129.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.05 : 139.24 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.05/139.24 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.05x = 139.24 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.05x = 13,110.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,110.84/101.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.75

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