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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 140.15 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 140.15 and 73.90 is: 101.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 140.15 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/140.15 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 140.15 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 10,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,357.09/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.95

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