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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.35, 139.71 and 76.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.35, 139.71 and 76.83 is: 105.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.35 : 139.71 = 76.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.35/139.71 = 76.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.35x = 139.71 × 76.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.35x = 10,733.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,733.92/101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.91

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