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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.23, 139.70 and 82.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.23, 139.70 and 82.76 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.23 : 139.70 = 82.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.23/139.70 = 82.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.23x = 139.70 × 82.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.23x = 11,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,561.08/101.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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