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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.53, 140.02 and 72.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.53, 140.02 and 72.55 is: 100.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.53 : 140.02 = 72.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.53/140.02 = 72.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.53x = 140.02 × 72.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.53x = 10,158.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,158.45/101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.05

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