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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 140.21 and 74.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 140.21 and 74.03 is: 102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 140.21 = 74.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/140.21 = 74.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 140.21 × 74.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 10,379.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,379.38/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.25

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