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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 140.51 and 73.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 140.51 and 73.69 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 140.51 = 73.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/140.51 = 73.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 140.51 × 73.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 10,354.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,354.18/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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