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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 140.25 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 140.25 and 72.60 is: 100.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 140.25 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/140.25 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 140.25 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 10,182.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,182.15/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.36

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