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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.08, 139.48 and 59.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.08, 139.48 and 59.08 is: 81.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.08 : 139.48 = 59.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.08/139.48 = 59.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.08x = 139.48 × 59.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.08x = 8,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,240.48/101.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.52

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