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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 139.88 and 73.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 139.88 and 73.70 is: 101.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 139.88 = 73.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/139.88 = 73.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 139.88 × 73.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 10,308.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,308.09/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.67

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