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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.22, 139.55 and 83.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.22, 139.55 and 83.80 is: 115.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 139.55 = 83.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/139.55 = 83.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 139.55 × 83.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 11,694.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,694.29/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.53

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