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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.83, 140.49 and 62.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.83, 140.49 and 62.48 is: 86.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.83 : 140.49 = 62.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.83/140.49 = 62.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.83x = 140.49 × 62.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.83x = 8,777.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,777.82/101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.20

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