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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.95, 140.69 and 63.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.95, 140.69 and 63.13 is: 87.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.95 : 140.69 = 63.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.95/140.69 = 63.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.95x = 140.69 × 63.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.95x = 8,881.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,881.76/101.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.12

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