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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.02, 144.78 and 101.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.02, 144.78 and 101.83 is: 140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.02 : 144.78 = 101.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.02/144.78 = 101.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.02x = 144.78 × 101.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.02x = 14,742.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,742.95/105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.38

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