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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.36, 139.89 and 76.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.36, 139.89 and 76.76 is: 105.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.36 : 139.89 = 76.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.36/139.89 = 76.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.36x = 139.89 × 76.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.36x = 10,736.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,736.87/101.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.93

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