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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.29, 139.33 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.29, 139.33 and 83.52 is: 114.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.29 : 139.33 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.29/139.33 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.29x = 139.33 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.29x = 11,636.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,636.84/101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.89

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