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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.19, 140.30 and 95.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.19, 140.30 and 95.73 is: 132.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.19 : 140.30 = 95.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.19/140.30 = 95.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.19x = 140.30 × 95.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.19x = 13,430.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,430.92/101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.73

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