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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.07, 139.32 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.07, 139.32 and 92.70 is: 127.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.07 : 139.32 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.07/139.32 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.07x = 139.32 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.07x = 12,914.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,914.96/101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.78

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