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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.42, 139.99 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.42, 139.99 and 76.91 is: 106.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.42 : 139.99 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.42/139.99 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.42x = 139.99 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.42x = 10,766.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,766.79/101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.17

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