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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 140.20 and 75.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 140.20 and 75.45 is: 103.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 140.20 = 75.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/140.20 = 75.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 140.20 × 75.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 10,578.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,578.09/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.98

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