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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 139.68 and 72.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 139.68 and 72.20 is: 99.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 139.68 = 72.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/139.68 = 72.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 139.68 × 72.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 10,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,084.90/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.61

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