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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.14, 139.60 and 62.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.14, 139.60 and 62.36 is: 86.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.14 : 139.60 = 62.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.14/139.60 = 62.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.14x = 139.60 × 62.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.14x = 8,705.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,705.46/101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.07

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