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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.97, 140.49 and 83.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.97, 140.49 and 83.52 is: 115.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.97 : 140.49 = 83.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.97/140.49 = 83.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.97x = 140.49 × 83.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.97x = 11,733.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,733.72/101.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.07

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