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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.69, 139.85 and 83.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.69, 139.85 and 83.22 is: 114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.69 : 139.85 = 83.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.69/139.85 = 83.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.69x = 139.85 × 83.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.69x = 11,637.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,637.90/101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.45

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