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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 139.43 and 95.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 139.43 and 95.69 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 139.43 = 95.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/139.43 = 95.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 139.43 × 95.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 13,340.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,340.88/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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