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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.05, 139.37 and 85.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.05, 139.37 and 85.55 is: 117.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.05 : 139.37 = 85.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.05/139.37 = 85.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.05x = 139.37 × 85.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.05x = 11,923.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,923.10/101.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.99

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