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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.22, 139.66 and 77.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.22, 139.66 and 77.98 is: 107.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 139.66 = 77.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/139.66 = 77.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 139.66 × 77.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 10,890.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,890.69/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.59

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