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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.40, 139.86 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.40, 139.86 and 62.06 is: 85.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.40 : 139.86 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.40/139.86 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.40x = 139.86 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.40x = 8,679.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,679.71/101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.60

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