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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.40, 139.94 and 92.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.40, 139.94 and 92.01 is: 126.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.40 : 139.94 = 92.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.40/139.94 = 92.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.40x = 139.94 × 92.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.40x = 12,875.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,875.88/101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.98

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