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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.77, 140.45 and 74.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.77, 140.45 and 74.23 is: 102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.77 : 140.45 = 74.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.77/140.45 = 74.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.77x = 140.45 × 74.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.77x = 10,425.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,425.60/101.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.44

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