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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 139.52 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 139.52 and 61.76 is: 85.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 139.52 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/139.52 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 139.52 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 8,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,617.26/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.22

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