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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.92, 140.58 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.92, 140.58 and 82.48 is: 113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.92 : 140.58 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.92/140.58 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.92x = 140.58 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.92x = 11,595.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,595.04/101.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.77

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