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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 140.31 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 140.31 and 81 is: 111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 140.31 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/140.31 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 140.31 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 11,365.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,365.11/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.85

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