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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 139.62 and 77.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 139.62 and 77.77 is: 107.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 139.62 = 77.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/139.62 = 77.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 139.62 × 77.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 10,858.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,858.19/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.37

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