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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 139.98 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 139.98 and 86.68 is: 119.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 139.98 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/139.98 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 139.98 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 12,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,133.47/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.82

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