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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.90, 140.48 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.90, 140.48 and 73.84 is: 101.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.90 : 140.48 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.90/140.48 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.90x = 140.48 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.90x = 10,373.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,373.04/101.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.80

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