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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.29, 139.78 and 59.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.29, 139.78 and 59.26 is: 81.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.29 : 139.78 = 59.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.29/139.78 = 59.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.29x = 139.78 × 59.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.29x = 8,282.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,282.66/101.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.77

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