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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.75, 140.46 and 81.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.75, 140.46 and 81.79 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.75 : 140.46 = 81.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.75/140.46 = 81.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.75x = 140.46 × 81.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.75x = 11,487.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,487.87/101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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