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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.19, 139.74 and 72.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.19, 139.74 and 72.23 is: 99.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.19 : 139.74 = 72.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.19/139.74 = 72.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.19x = 139.74 × 72.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.19x = 10,093.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,093.42/101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.75

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