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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 139.62 and 92.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 139.62 and 92.78 is: 128.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 139.62 = 92.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/139.62 = 92.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 139.62 × 92.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 12,953.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,953.94/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.10

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