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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.08, 139.50 and 62.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.08, 139.50 and 62.26 is: 85.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.08 : 139.50 = 62.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.08/139.50 = 62.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.08x = 139.50 × 62.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.08x = 8,685.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,685.27/101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.92

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