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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.28, 139.78 and 59.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.28, 139.78 and 59.82 is: 82.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.28 : 139.78 = 59.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.28/139.78 = 59.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.28x = 139.78 × 59.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.28x = 8,361.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,361.64/101.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.56

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