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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.56, 140.19 and 72.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.56, 140.19 and 72.54 is: 100.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.56 : 140.19 = 72.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.56/140.19 = 72.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.56x = 140.19 × 72.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.56x = 10,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,169.38/101.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.13

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