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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 139.86 and 95.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 139.86 and 95.49 is: 131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 139.86 = 95.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/139.86 = 95.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 139.86 × 95.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 13,355.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,355.23/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.67

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