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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.42, 139.92 and 62.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.42, 139.92 and 62.54 is: 86.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.42 : 139.92 = 62.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.42/139.92 = 62.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.42x = 139.92 × 62.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.42x = 8,750.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,750.60/101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.28

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