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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.56, 139.80 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.56, 139.80 and 92.44 is: 127.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.56 : 139.80 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.56/139.80 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.56x = 139.80 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.56x = 12,923.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,923.11/101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.25

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