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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.38, 139.76 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.38, 139.76 and 72.22 is: 99.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.38 : 139.76 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.38/139.76 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.38x = 139.76 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.38x = 10,093.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,093.47/101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.56

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