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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 139.54 and 74.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 139.54 and 74.96 is: 103.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 139.54 = 74.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/139.54 = 74.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 139.54 × 74.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 10,459.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,459.92/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.41

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