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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.23, 139.77 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.23, 139.77 and 72.16 is: 99.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.23 : 139.77 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.23/139.77 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.23x = 139.77 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.23x = 10,085.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,085.80/101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.63

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