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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 139.86 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 139.86 and 85.86 is: 118.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 139.86 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/139.86 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 139.86 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 12,008.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,008.38/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.76

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