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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 139.78 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 139.78 and 73.83 is: 101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 139.78 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/139.78 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 139.78 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 10,320.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,320.30/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.92

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