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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 139.62 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 139.62 and 61.76 is: 85.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 139.62 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/139.62 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 139.62 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 8,623.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,623.51/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.26

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