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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 140.09 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 140.09 and 62.18 is: 85.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 140.09 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/140.09 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 140.09 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 8,710.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,710.80/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.81

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