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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 140.84 and 74.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 140.84 and 74.39 is: 102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 140.84 = 74.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/140.84 = 74.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 140.84 × 74.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 10,476.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,476.29/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.78

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