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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 139.59 and 59.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 139.59 and 59.18 is: 81.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 139.59 = 59.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/139.59 = 59.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 139.59 × 59.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 8,260.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,260.24/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.64

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