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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 140.62 and 81.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 140.62 and 81.37 is: 112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 140.62 = 81.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/140.62 = 81.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 140.62 × 81.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 11,442.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,442.37/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.37

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