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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.08, 139.24 and 85.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.08, 139.24 and 85.52 is: 117.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.08 : 139.24 = 85.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.08/139.24 = 85.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.08x = 139.24 × 85.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.08x = 11,907.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,907.80/101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.81

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