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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.09, 139.52 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.09, 139.52 and 59.67 is: 82.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.09 : 139.52 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.09/139.52 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.09x = 139.52 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.09x = 8,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,325.31/101.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.35

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