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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.31, 139.82 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.31, 139.82 and 59.87 is: 82.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.31 : 139.82 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.31/139.82 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.31x = 139.82 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.31x = 8,371.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,371.02/101.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.63

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