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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.57, 140.06 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.57, 140.06 and 81.88 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.57 : 140.06 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.57/140.06 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.57x = 140.06 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.57x = 11,468.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,468.03/101.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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