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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 140.19 and 72.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 140.19 and 72.09 is: 99.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 140.19 = 72.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/140.19 = 72.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 140.19 × 72.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 10,106.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,106.30/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.37

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