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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 140.22 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 140.22 and 72.54 is: 100.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 140.22 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/140.22 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 140.22 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 10,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,171.56/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.19

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