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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.63, 140.10 and 73.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.63, 140.10 and 73.96 is: 101.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.63 : 140.10 = 73.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.63/140.10 = 73.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.63x = 140.10 × 73.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.63x = 10,361.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,361.17/101.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.95

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