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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.73, 139.13 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.73, 139.13 and 73.14 is: 101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.73 : 139.13 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.73/139.13 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.73x = 139.13 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.73x = 10,175.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,175.97/100.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.02

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