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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.64, 140.26 and 85.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.64, 140.26 and 85.22 is: 117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.64 : 140.26 = 85.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.64/140.26 = 85.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.64x = 140.26 × 85.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.64x = 11,952.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,952.96/101.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.60

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