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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.21, 139.68 and 59.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.21, 139.68 and 59.79 is: 82.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.21 : 139.68 = 59.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.21/139.68 = 59.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.21x = 139.68 × 59.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.21x = 8,350.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,350.77/101.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.51

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