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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 139.56 and 91.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 139.56 and 91.02 is: 125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 139.56 = 91.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/139.56 = 91.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 139.56 × 91.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 12,702.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,702.75/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.35

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