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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.49, 140.06 and 62.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.49, 140.06 and 62.14 is: 85.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.49 : 140.06 = 62.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.49/140.06 = 62.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.49x = 140.06 × 62.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.49x = 8,703.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,703.33/101.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.76

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