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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.47, 139.89 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.47, 139.89 and 85.07 is: 117.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.47 : 139.89 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.47/139.89 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.47x = 139.89 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.47x = 11,900.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,900.44/101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.28

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