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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 139.26 and 96.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 139.26 and 96.02 is: 132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 139.26 = 96.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/139.26 = 96.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 139.26 × 96.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 13,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,372.09/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.20

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