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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 140.16 and 72.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 140.16 and 72.48 is: 100.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 140.16 = 72.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/140.16 = 72.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 140.16 × 72.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 10,158.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,158.80/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.07

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