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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.89, 139.25 and 62.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.89, 139.25 and 62.10 is: 85.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.89 : 139.25 = 62.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.89/139.25 = 62.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.89x = 139.25 × 62.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.89x = 8,647.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,647.11/100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.71

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