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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 139.60 and 61.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 139.60 and 61.83 is: 85.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 139.60 = 61.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/139.60 = 61.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 139.60 × 61.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 8,631.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,631.05/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.32

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