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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.38, 139.92 and 69.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.38, 139.92 and 69.91 is: 96.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.38 : 139.92 = 69.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.38/139.92 = 69.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.38x = 139.92 × 69.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.38x = 9,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,781.81/101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.49

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