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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.29, 139.65 and 75.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.29, 139.65 and 75.01 is: 103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.29 : 139.65 = 75.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.29/139.65 = 75.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.29x = 139.65 × 75.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.29x = 10,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,475.15/101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.42

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