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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.14, 139.50 and 73.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.14, 139.50 and 73.54 is: 101.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.14 : 139.50 = 73.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.14/139.50 = 73.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.14x = 139.50 × 73.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.14x = 10,258.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,258.83/101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.43

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