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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 139.84 and 97.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 139.84 and 97.08 is: 133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 139.84 = 97.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/139.84 = 97.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 139.84 × 97.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 13,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,575.67/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.72

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