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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.25, 139.73 and 62.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.25, 139.73 and 62.51 is: 86.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.25 : 139.73 = 62.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.25/139.73 = 62.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.25x = 139.73 × 62.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.25x = 8,733.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,733.51/101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.26

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