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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.35, 139.88 and 84.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.35, 139.88 and 84.95 is: 117.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.35 : 139.88 = 84.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.35/139.88 = 84.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.35x = 139.88 × 84.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.35x = 11,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,882.32/101.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.24

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