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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.75, 140.28 and 85.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.75, 140.28 and 85.34 is: 117.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.75 : 140.28 = 85.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.75/140.28 = 85.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.75x = 140.28 × 85.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.75x = 11,970.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,970.79/101.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.65

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