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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.54, 139.75 and 85.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.54, 139.75 and 85.82 is: 118.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.54 : 139.75 = 85.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.54/139.75 = 85.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.54x = 139.75 × 85.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.54x = 11,993.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,993.35/101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.11

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