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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.74, 140.50 and 83.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.74, 140.50 and 83.38 is: 115.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.74 : 140.50 = 83.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.74/140.50 = 83.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.74x = 140.50 × 83.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.74x = 11,714.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,714.89/101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.15

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