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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.14, 139.40 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.14, 139.40 and 82.68 is: 113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.14 : 139.40 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.14/139.40 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.14x = 139.40 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.14x = 11,525.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,525.59/101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.96

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