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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.43, 140.22 and 85.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.43, 140.22 and 85.05 is: 117.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.43 : 140.22 = 85.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.43/140.22 = 85.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.43x = 140.22 × 85.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.43x = 11,925.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,925.71/101.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.58

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