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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.38, 139.84 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.38, 139.84 and 73.69 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.38 : 139.84 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.38/139.84 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.38x = 139.84 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.38x = 10,304.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,304.81/101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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