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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 139.74 and 57.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 139.74 and 57.60 is: 79.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 139.74 = 57.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/139.74 = 57.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 139.74 × 57.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 8,049.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049.02/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.47

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