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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 139.80 and 73.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 139.80 and 73.83 is: 101.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 139.80 = 73.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/139.80 = 73.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 139.80 × 73.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 10,321.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,321.43/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.67

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