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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.97, 139.98 and 93.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.97, 139.98 and 93.77 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.97 : 139.98 = 93.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.97/139.98 = 93.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.97x = 139.98 × 93.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.97x = 13,124.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,124.87/101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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