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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 139.99 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 139.99 and 77.04 is: 106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 139.99 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/139.99 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 139.99 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 10,784.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,784.83/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.11

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