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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 139.32 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 139.32 and 96.08 is: 132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 139.32 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/139.32 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 139.32 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 13,385.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,385.87/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.38

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