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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.07, 139.34 and 73.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.07, 139.34 and 73.43 is: 101.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.07 : 139.34 = 73.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.07/139.34 = 73.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.07x = 139.34 × 73.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.07x = 10,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,231.74/101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.23

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