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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.17, 139.79 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.17, 139.79 and 81.46 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.17 : 139.79 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.17/139.79 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.17x = 139.79 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.17x = 11,386.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,386.59/101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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