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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 139.26 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 139.26 and 82.54 is: 113.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 139.26 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/139.26 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 139.26 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 11,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,494.52/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.81

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