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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.32, 139.92 and 86.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.32, 139.92 and 86.68 is: 119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.32 : 139.92 = 86.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.32/139.92 = 86.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.32x = 139.92 × 86.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.32x = 12,128.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,128.27/101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.70

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