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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.14, 139.53 and 62.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.14, 139.53 and 62.26 is: 85.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.14 : 139.53 = 62.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.14/139.53 = 62.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.14x = 139.53 × 62.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.14x = 8,687.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,687.14/101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.89

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