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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.48, 139.98 and 73.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.48, 139.98 and 73.88 is: 101.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.48 : 139.98 = 73.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.48/139.98 = 73.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.48x = 139.98 × 73.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.48x = 10,341.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,341.72/101.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.91

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