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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.88, 140.52 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.88, 140.52 and 85.44 is: 117.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.88 : 140.52 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.88/140.52 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.88x = 140.52 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.88x = 12,006.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,006.03/101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.84

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