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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 139.86 and 93.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 139.86 and 93.99 is: 129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 139.86 = 93.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/139.86 = 93.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 139.86 × 93.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 13,145.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,145.44/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.79

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