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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.26, 139.74 and 62.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.26, 139.74 and 62.44 is: 86.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.26 : 139.74 = 62.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.26/139.74 = 62.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.26x = 139.74 × 62.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.26x = 8,725.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,725.37/101.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.17

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