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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 140.28 and 100.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 140.28 and 100.19 is: 138.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 140.28 = 100.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/140.28 = 100.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 140.28 × 100.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 14,054.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,054.40/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.19

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