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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.85, 140.49 and 80.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.85, 140.49 and 80.07 is: 110.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.85 : 140.49 = 80.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.85/140.49 = 80.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.85x = 140.49 × 80.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.85x = 11,249.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,249.03/101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.45

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