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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.83, 140.54 and 72.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.83, 140.54 and 72.47 is: 100.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.83 : 140.54 = 72.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.83/140.54 = 72.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.83x = 140.54 × 72.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.83x = 10,184.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,184.93/101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.02

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