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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.93, 140.66 and 63.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.93, 140.66 and 63.11 is: 87.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.93 : 140.66 = 63.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.93/140.66 = 63.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.93x = 140.66 × 63.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.93x = 8,876.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,876.74/101.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.09

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