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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 140.81 and 81.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 140.81 and 81.14 is: 112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 140.81 = 81.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/140.81 = 81.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 140.81 × 81.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 11,425.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,425.32/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.09

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