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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 140.28 and 83.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 140.28 and 83.19 is: 114.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 140.28 = 83.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/140.28 = 83.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 140.28 × 83.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 11,669.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,669.19/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.81

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