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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 140.03 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 140.03 and 74.12 is: 101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 140.03 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/140.03 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 140.03 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 10,378.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,378.23/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.99

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