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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.40, 139.55 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.40, 139.55 and 94.71 is: 130.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.40 : 139.55 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.40/139.55 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.40x = 139.55 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.40x = 13,216.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,216.31/101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.34

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