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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.72, 140.54 and 77.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.72, 140.54 and 77.29 is: 106.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.72 : 140.54 = 77.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.72/140.54 = 77.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.72x = 140.54 × 77.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.72x = 10,861.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,861.60/101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.78

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