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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 139.88 and 91.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 139.88 and 91.12 is: 125.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 139.88 = 91.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/139.88 = 91.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 139.88 × 91.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 12,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,745.87/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.65

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