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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.08, 139.34 and 78.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.08, 139.34 and 78.04 is: 107.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.08 : 139.34 = 78.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.08/139.34 = 78.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.08x = 139.34 × 78.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.08x = 10,874.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,874.09/101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.58

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