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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 140.35 and 83.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 140.35 and 83.42 is: 115.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 140.35 = 83.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/140.35 = 83.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 140.35 × 83.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 11,708.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,708.00/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.22

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