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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.49, 139.14 and 94.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.49, 139.14 and 94.38 is: 129.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.49 : 139.14 = 94.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.49/139.14 = 94.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.49x = 139.14 × 94.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.49x = 13,132.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,132.03/101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.39

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