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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.55, 140.06 and 86.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.55, 140.06 and 86.05 is: 118.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.55 : 140.06 = 86.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.55/140.06 = 86.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.55x = 140.06 × 86.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.55x = 12,052.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,052.16/101.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.68

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