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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.47, 139.94 and 85.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.47, 139.94 and 85.91 is: 118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.47 : 139.94 = 85.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.47/139.94 = 85.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.47x = 139.94 × 85.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.47x = 12,022.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,022.06/101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.48

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