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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.07, 139.49 and 61.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.07, 139.49 and 61.75 is: 85.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.07 : 139.49 = 61.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.07/139.49 = 61.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.07x = 139.49 × 61.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.07x = 8,613.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,613.51/101.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.22

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