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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.76, 140.46 and 62.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.76, 140.46 and 62.96 is: 86.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.76 : 140.46 = 62.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.76/140.46 = 62.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.76x = 140.46 × 62.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.76x = 8,843.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,843.36/101.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.90

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