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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.84, 139.17 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.84, 139.17 and 62 is: 85.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.84 : 139.17 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.84/139.17 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.84x = 139.17 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.84x = 8,628.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,628.54/100.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.57

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