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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.48, 139.95 and 78.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.48, 139.95 and 78.14 is: 107.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.48 : 139.95 = 78.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.48/139.95 = 78.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.48x = 139.95 × 78.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.48x = 10,934.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,934.99/101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.76

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