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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.45, 139.65 and 76.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.45, 139.65 and 76.88 is: 105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.45 : 139.65 = 76.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.45/139.65 = 76.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.45x = 139.65 × 76.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.45x = 10,736.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,736.29/101.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.83

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