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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.77, 140.41 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.77, 140.41 and 72.27 is: 99.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.77 : 140.41 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.77/140.41 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.77x = 140.41 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.77x = 10,147.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,147.43/101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.71

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