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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.60, 139.98 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.60, 139.98 and 72.44 is: 99.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.60 : 139.98 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.60/139.98 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.60x = 139.98 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.60x = 10,140.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,140.15/101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.80

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