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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 139.66 and 101.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 139.66 and 101.12 is: 138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 139.66 = 101.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/139.66 = 101.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 139.66 × 101.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 14,121.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,121.47/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.55

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