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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.07, 139.59 and 72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.07, 139.59 and 72 is: 99.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.07 : 139.59 = 72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.07/139.59 = 72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.07x = 139.59 × 72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.07x = 10,050.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,050.48/101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.44

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