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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 139.77 and 94.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 139.77 and 94.23 is: 129.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 139.77 = 94.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/139.77 = 94.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 139.77 × 94.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 13,170.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,170.53/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.73

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