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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 139.98 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 139.98 and 76.92 is: 106.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 139.98 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/139.98 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 139.98 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 10,767.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,767.26/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.12

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