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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.70, 139.93 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.70, 139.93 and 85.23 is: 117.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.70 : 139.93 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.70/139.93 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.70x = 139.93 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.70x = 11,926.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,926.02/101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.27

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