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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.05, 139.42 and 59.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.05, 139.42 and 59.60 is: 82.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.05 : 139.42 = 59.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.05/139.42 = 59.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.05x = 139.42 × 59.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.05x = 8,309.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,309.86/101.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.24

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