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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.83, 139.76 and 91.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.83, 139.76 and 91.24 is: 125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.83 : 139.76 = 91.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.83/139.76 = 91.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.83x = 139.76 × 91.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.83x = 12,751.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,751.70/101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.23

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