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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.77, 140.36 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.77, 140.36 and 73.80 is: 101.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.77 : 140.36 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.77/140.36 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.77x = 140.36 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.77x = 10,358.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,358.57/101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.78

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