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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.72, 140.36 and 62.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.72, 140.36 and 62.37 is: 86.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.72 : 140.36 = 62.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.72/140.36 = 62.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.72x = 140.36 × 62.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.72x = 8,753.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,753.94/101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.06

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