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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 139.78 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 139.78 and 92.60 is: 128.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 139.78 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/139.78 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 139.78 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 12,943.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,943.63/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.00

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