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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.17, 139.61 and 59.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.17, 139.61 and 59.72 is: 82.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.17 : 139.61 = 59.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.17/139.61 = 59.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.17x = 139.61 × 59.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.17x = 8,337.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,337.56/101.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.42

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