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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.40, 139.98 and 76.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.40, 139.98 and 76.94 is: 106.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.40 : 139.98 = 76.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.40/139.98 = 76.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.40x = 139.98 × 76.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.40x = 10,770.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,770.06/101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.21

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