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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.45, 140.13 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.45, 140.13 and 85.16 is: 117.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.45 : 140.13 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.45/140.13 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.45x = 140.13 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.45x = 11,933.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,933.47/101.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.63

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