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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 140.08 and 79.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 140.08 and 79.72 is: 110.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 140.08 = 79.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/140.08 = 79.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 140.08 × 79.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 11,166.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,166.63/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.14

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