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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.40, 139.91 and 62.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.40, 139.91 and 62.05 is: 85.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.40 : 139.91 = 62.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.40/139.91 = 62.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.40x = 139.91 × 62.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.40x = 8,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,681.42/101.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.62

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