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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 139.65 and 72.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 139.65 and 72.16 is: 99.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 139.65 = 72.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/139.65 = 72.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 139.65 × 72.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 10,077.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,077.14/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.52

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