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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 139.86 and 83.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 139.86 and 83.88 is: 115.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 139.86 = 83.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/139.86 = 83.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 139.86 × 83.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 11,731.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,731.46/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.56

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