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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.23, 139.74 and 73.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.23, 139.74 and 73.57 is: 101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.23 : 139.74 = 73.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.23/139.74 = 73.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.23x = 139.74 × 73.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.23x = 10,280.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,280.67/101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.56

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