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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.86, 140.44 and 74.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.86, 140.44 and 74.24 is: 102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.86 : 140.44 = 74.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.86/140.44 = 74.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.86x = 140.44 × 74.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.86x = 10,426.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,426.27/101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.36

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