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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.35, 139.96 and 95.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.35, 139.96 and 95.89 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.35 : 139.96 = 95.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.35/139.96 = 95.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.35x = 139.96 × 95.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.35x = 13,420.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,420.80/101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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