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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.58, 139.91 and 76.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.58, 139.91 and 76.88 is: 105.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.58 : 139.91 = 76.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.58/139.91 = 76.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.58x = 139.91 × 76.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.58x = 10,755.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,755.20/101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.88

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