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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.07, 139.49 and 62.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.07, 139.49 and 62.25 is: 85.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.07 : 139.49 = 62.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.07/139.49 = 62.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.07x = 139.49 × 62.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.07x = 8,682.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682.94/101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.91

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