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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 139.80 and 95.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 139.80 and 95.88 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 139.80 = 95.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/139.80 = 95.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 139.80 × 95.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 13,404.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,404.02/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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