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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 140.02 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 140.02 and 62.13 is: 85.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 140.02 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/140.02 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 140.02 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 8,698.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,698.81/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.74

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