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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.49, 139.83 and 78.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.49, 139.83 and 78.27 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.49 : 139.83 = 78.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.49/139.83 = 78.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.49x = 139.83 × 78.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.49x = 10,943.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,943.68/101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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