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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.74, 140.40 and 74.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.74, 140.40 and 74.14 is: 102.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.74 : 140.40 = 74.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.74/140.40 = 74.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.74x = 140.40 × 74.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.74x = 10,409.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,409.26/101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.31

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