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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.67, 140.13 and 86.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.67, 140.13 and 86.17 is: 118.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.67 : 140.13 = 86.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.67/140.13 = 86.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.67x = 140.13 × 86.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.67x = 12,075.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,075.00/101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.77

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