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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.21, 139.73 and 73.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.21, 139.73 and 73.53 is: 101.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.21 : 139.73 = 73.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.21/139.73 = 73.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.21x = 139.73 × 73.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.21x = 10,273.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,273.98/101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.51

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