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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.29, 139.77 and 59.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.29, 139.77 and 59.83 is: 82.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.29 : 139.77 = 59.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.29/139.77 = 59.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.29x = 139.77 × 59.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.29x = 8,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,361.44/101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.55

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