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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 140.48 and 79.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 140.48 and 79.85 is: 110.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 140.48 = 79.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/140.48 = 79.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 140.48 × 79.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 11,217.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,217.33/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.29

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