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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.41, 139.97 and 83.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.41, 139.97 and 83.03 is: 114.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.41 : 139.97 = 83.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.41/139.97 = 83.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.41x = 139.97 × 83.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.41x = 11,622.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,622.00/101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.61

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