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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 139.77 and 96.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 139.77 and 96.09 is: 132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 139.77 = 96.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/139.77 = 96.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 139.77 × 96.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 13,430.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,430.50/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.41

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