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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.38, 139.57 and 85.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.38, 139.57 and 85.81 is: 118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.38 : 139.57 = 85.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.38/139.57 = 85.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.38x = 139.57 × 85.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.38x = 11,976.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,976.68/101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.14

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