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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.67, 139.95 and 83.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.67, 139.95 and 83.15 is: 114.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.67 : 139.95 = 83.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.67/139.95 = 83.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.67x = 139.95 × 83.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.67x = 11,636.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,636.84/101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.46

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