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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 140.39 and 55.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 140.39 and 55.11 is: 76.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 140.39 = 55.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/140.39 = 55.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 140.39 × 55.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 7,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,736.44/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.05

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