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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.95, 140.82 and 85.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.95, 140.82 and 85.66 is: 118.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.95 : 140.82 = 85.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.95/140.82 = 85.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.95x = 140.82 × 85.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.95x = 12,062.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,062.64/101.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.32

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