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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.78, 140.41 and 74.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.78, 140.41 and 74.09 is: 102.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.78 : 140.41 = 74.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.78/140.41 = 74.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.78x = 140.41 × 74.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.78x = 10,403.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,403.14/101.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.22

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