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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.32, 139.74 and 71.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.32, 139.74 and 71.75 is: 98.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.32 : 139.74 = 71.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.32/139.74 = 71.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.32x = 139.74 × 71.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.32x = 10,026.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,026.83/101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.96

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