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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.11, 139.52 and 56.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.11, 139.52 and 56.84 is: 78.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.11 : 139.52 = 56.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.11/139.52 = 56.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.11x = 139.52 × 56.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.11x = 7,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,930.59/101.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.44

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