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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 139.71 and 57.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 139.71 and 57.60 is: 79.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 139.71 = 57.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/139.71 = 57.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 139.71 × 57.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 8,047.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,047.30/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.46

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