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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 140.88 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 140.88 and 84.44 is: 116.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 140.88 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/140.88 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 140.88 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 11,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,895.91/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.67

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