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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 139.43 and 62.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 139.43 and 62.21 is: 85.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 139.43 = 62.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/139.43 = 62.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 139.43 × 62.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 8,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,673.94/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.88

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