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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 140.52 and 83.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 140.52 and 83.48 is: 115.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 140.52 = 83.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/140.52 = 83.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 140.52 × 83.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 11,730.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,730.61/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.05

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