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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.81, 140.37 and 74.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.81, 140.37 and 74.17 is: 102.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.81 : 140.37 = 74.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.81/140.37 = 74.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.81x = 140.37 × 74.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.81x = 10,410.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,410.66/101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.26

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