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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.08, 139.36 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.08, 139.36 and 92.44 is: 127.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.08 : 139.36 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.08/139.36 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.08x = 139.36 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.08x = 12,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,882.44/101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.45

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