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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.41, 139.94 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.41, 139.94 and 72.35 is: 99.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.41 : 139.94 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.41/139.94 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.41x = 139.94 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.41x = 10,124.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,124.66/101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.84

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