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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 139.77 and 93.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 139.77 and 93.07 is: 128.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 139.77 = 93.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/139.77 = 93.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 139.77 × 93.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 13,008.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,008.39/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.45

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