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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.11, 139.85 and 94.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.11, 139.85 and 94.56 is: 130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.11 : 139.85 = 94.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.11/139.85 = 94.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.11x = 139.85 × 94.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.11x = 13,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,224.22/101.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.79

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