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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 139.61 and 71.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 139.61 and 71.62 is: 98.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 139.61 = 71.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/139.61 = 71.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 139.61 × 71.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 9,997.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,997.81/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.88

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