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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.56, 139.74 and 92.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.56, 139.74 and 92.20 is: 126.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.56 : 139.74 = 92.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.56/139.74 = 92.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.56x = 139.74 × 92.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.56x = 12,884.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,884.03/101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.86

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