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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 140.46 and 72.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 140.46 and 72.66 is: 100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 140.46 = 72.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/140.46 = 72.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 140.46 × 72.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 10,205.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,205.82/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.32

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