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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.55, 140.06 and 72.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.55, 140.06 and 72.45 is: 99.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.55 : 140.06 = 72.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.55/140.06 = 72.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.55x = 140.06 × 72.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.55x = 10,146.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,146.98/101.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.92

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