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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.53, 140.03 and 86.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.53, 140.03 and 86.03 is: 118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.53 : 140.03 = 86.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.53/140.03 = 86.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.53x = 140.03 × 86.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.53x = 12,046.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,046.50/101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.65

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