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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.19, 139.64 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.19, 139.64 and 55.19 is: 76.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.19 : 139.64 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.19/139.64 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.19x = 139.64 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.19x = 7,706.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,706.38/101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.16

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