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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.83, 140.40 and 84.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.83, 140.40 and 84.37 is: 116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.83 : 140.40 = 84.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.83/140.40 = 84.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.83x = 140.40 × 84.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.83x = 11,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,845.16/101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.32

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