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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 139.56 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 139.56 and 72.02 is: 99.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 139.56 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/139.56 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 139.56 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 10,051.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,051.11/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.34

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