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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.32, 139.83 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.32, 139.83 and 72.22 is: 99.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.32 : 139.83 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.32/139.83 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.32x = 139.83 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.32x = 10,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,098.52/101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.67

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