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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.31, 139.85 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.31, 139.85 and 72.19 is: 99.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.31 : 139.85 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.31/139.85 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.31x = 139.85 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.31x = 10,095.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,095.77/101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.65

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