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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 140.39 and 72.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 140.39 and 72.60 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 140.39 = 72.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/140.39 = 72.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 140.39 × 72.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 10,191.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,191.95/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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