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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.77, 140.38 and 74.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.77, 140.38 and 74.06 is: 102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.77 : 140.38 = 74.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.77/140.38 = 74.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.77x = 140.38 × 74.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.77x = 10,396.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,396.54/101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.16

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