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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.33, 139.75 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.33, 139.75 and 71.88 is: 99.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.33 : 139.75 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.33/139.75 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.33x = 139.75 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.33x = 10,045.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,045.05/101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.14

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