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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.42, 139.92 and 75.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.42, 139.92 and 75.50 is: 104.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.42 : 139.92 = 75.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.42/139.92 = 75.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.42x = 139.92 × 75.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.42x = 10,563.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,563.96/101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.16

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