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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 139.66 and 61.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 139.66 and 61.80 is: 85.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 139.66 = 61.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/139.66 = 61.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 139.66 × 61.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 8,630.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,630.99/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.32

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