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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 139.42 and 76.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 139.42 and 76.54 is: 105.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 139.42 = 76.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/139.42 = 76.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 139.42 × 76.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 10,671.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,671.21/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.49

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