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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 139.76 and 93.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 139.76 and 93.84 is: 129.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 139.76 = 93.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/139.76 = 93.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 139.76 × 93.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 13,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,115.08/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.19

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