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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 140.72 and 63.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 140.72 and 63.14 is: 87.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 140.72 = 63.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/140.72 = 63.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 140.72 × 63.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 8,885.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,885.06/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.16

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