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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.72, 140.33 and 83.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.72, 140.33 and 83.29 is: 114.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.72 : 140.33 = 83.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.72/140.33 = 83.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.72x = 140.33 × 83.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.72x = 11,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,687.94/101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.91

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