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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.88, 141.27 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.88, 141.27 and 97.86 is: 135.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.88 : 141.27 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.88/141.27 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.88x = 141.27 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.88x = 13,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,824.68/101.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.70

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