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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.13, 139.21 and 76.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.13, 139.21 and 76.51 is: 105.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.13 : 139.21 = 76.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.13/139.21 = 76.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.13x = 139.21 × 76.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.13x = 10,650.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,650.96/101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.32

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