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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.33, 139.89 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.33, 139.89 and 77.52 is: 107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.33 : 139.89 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.33/139.89 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.33x = 139.89 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.33x = 10,843.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,843.91/101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.01

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