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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 139.32 and 97.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 139.32 and 97.74 is: 134.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 139.32 = 97.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/139.32 = 97.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 139.32 × 97.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 13,617.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,617.14/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.61

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