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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.22, 139.52 and 74.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.22, 139.52 and 74.93 is: 103.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 139.52 = 74.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/139.52 = 74.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 139.52 × 74.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 10,453.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,453.72/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.28

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