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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.32, 139.56 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.32, 139.56 and 81.88 is: 112.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.32 : 139.56 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.32/139.56 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.32x = 139.56 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.32x = 11,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,427.17/101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.78

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