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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.22, 139.70 and 62.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.22, 139.70 and 62.41 is: 86.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.22 : 139.70 = 62.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.22/139.70 = 62.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.22x = 139.70 × 62.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.22x = 8,718.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,718.68/101.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.14

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