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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.49, 140.09 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.49, 140.09 and 72.04 is: 99.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.49 : 140.09 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.49/140.09 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.49x = 140.09 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.49x = 10,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,092.08/101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.44

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