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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.49, 140.10 and 81.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.49, 140.10 and 81.50 is: 112.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.49 : 140.10 = 81.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.49/140.10 = 81.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.49x = 140.10 × 81.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.49x = 11,417.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,417.45/101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.50

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