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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 140.47 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 140.47 and 74.22 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 140.47 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/140.47 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 140.47 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 10,424.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,424.97/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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