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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.13, 139.57 and 59.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.13, 139.57 and 59.69 is: 82.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.13 : 139.57 = 59.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.13/139.57 = 59.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.13x = 139.57 × 59.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.13x = 8,330.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,330.68/101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.37

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