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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.10, 139.47 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.10, 139.47 and 94.92 is: 130.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.10 : 139.47 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.10/139.47 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.10x = 139.47 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.10x = 13,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,238.49/101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.94

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