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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 140.13 and 74.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 140.13 and 74.02 is: 101.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 140.13 = 74.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/140.13 = 74.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 140.13 × 74.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 10,372.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,372.42/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.96

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