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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 139.82 and 73.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 139.82 and 73.65 is: 101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 139.82 = 73.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/139.82 = 73.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 139.82 × 73.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 10,297.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,297.37/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.72

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