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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.83, 140.55 and 72.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.83, 140.55 and 72.73 is: 100.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.83 : 140.55 = 72.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.83/140.55 = 72.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.83x = 140.55 × 72.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.83x = 10,222.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,222.20/101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.38

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