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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 139.59 and 84.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 139.59 and 84.84 is: 116.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 139.59 = 84.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/139.59 = 84.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 139.59 × 84.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 11,842.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,842.82/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.98

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