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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.41, 139.93 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.41, 139.93 and 86.83 is: 119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.41 : 139.93 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.41/139.93 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.41x = 139.93 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.41x = 12,149.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,149.56/101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.81

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