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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.62, 140.11 and 86.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.62, 140.11 and 86.92 is: 119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.62 : 140.11 = 86.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.62/140.11 = 86.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.62x = 140.11 × 86.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.62x = 12,177.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,177.79/101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.84

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