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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.81, 140.55 and 63.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.81, 140.55 and 63.02 is: 87.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.81 : 140.55 = 63.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.81/140.55 = 63.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.81x = 140.55 × 63.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.81x = 8,857.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,857.58/101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.00

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