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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 140.19 and 82.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 140.19 and 82.38 is: 113.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 140.19 = 82.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/140.19 = 82.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 140.19 × 82.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 11,548.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,548.85/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.96

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