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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.45, 139.95 and 78.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.45, 139.95 and 78.09 is: 107.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.45 : 139.95 = 78.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.45/139.95 = 78.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.45x = 139.95 × 78.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.45x = 10,928.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,928.70/101.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.72

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