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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.36, 139.56 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.36, 139.56 and 92 is: 126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.36 : 139.56 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.36/139.56 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.36x = 139.56 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.36x = 12,839.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,839.52/101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.67

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