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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.02, 139.38 and 59.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.02, 139.38 and 59.57 is: 82.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.02 : 139.38 = 59.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.02/139.38 = 59.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.02x = 139.38 × 59.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.02x = 8,302.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,302.87/101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.19

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