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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.92, 139.17 and 62.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.92, 139.17 and 62.10 is: 85.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.92 : 139.17 = 62.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.92/139.17 = 62.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.92x = 139.17 × 62.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.92x = 8,642.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,642.46/100.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.64

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