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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 139.64 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 139.64 and 73.62 is: 101.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 139.64 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/139.64 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 139.64 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 10,279.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,279.93/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.62

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