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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 139.75 and 59.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 139.75 and 59.85 is: 82.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 139.75 = 59.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/139.75 = 59.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 139.75 × 59.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 8,363.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,363.89/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.59

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