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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 139.82 and 62.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 139.82 and 62.52 is: 86.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 139.82 = 62.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/139.82 = 62.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 139.82 × 62.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 8,741.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,741.55/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.26

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