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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 139.80 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 139.80 and 94.26 is: 129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 139.80 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/139.80 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 139.80 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 13,177.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,177.55/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.80

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