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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.19, 139.53 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.19, 139.53 and 76.59 is: 105.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.19 : 139.53 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.19/139.53 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.19x = 139.53 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.19x = 10,686.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,686.60/101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.61

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