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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.42, 139.65 and 86.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.42, 139.65 and 86.64 is: 119.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.42 : 139.65 = 86.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.42/139.65 = 86.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.42x = 139.65 × 86.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.42x = 12,099.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,099.28/101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.30

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