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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 139.86 and 96.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 139.86 and 96.85 is: 133.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 139.86 = 96.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/139.86 = 96.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 139.86 × 96.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 13,545.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,545.44/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.90

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