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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.09, 139.51 and 57.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.09, 139.51 and 57.43 is: 79.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.09 : 139.51 = 57.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.09/139.51 = 57.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.09x = 139.51 × 57.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.09x = 8,011.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,011.36/101.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.25

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