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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 140.32 and 62.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 140.32 and 62.88 is: 86.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 140.32 = 62.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/140.32 = 62.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 140.32 × 62.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 8,822.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,822.46/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.74

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