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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.85, 140.57 and 83.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.85, 140.57 and 83.47 is: 115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.85 : 140.57 = 83.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.85/140.57 = 83.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.85x = 140.57 × 83.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.85x = 11,733.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,733.38/101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.20

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