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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 140.64 and 83.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 140.64 and 83.49 is: 115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 140.64 = 83.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/140.64 = 83.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 140.64 × 83.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 11,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,742.03/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.19

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