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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.32, 139.86 and 59.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.32, 139.86 and 59.89 is: 82.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.32 : 139.86 = 59.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.32/139.86 = 59.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.32x = 139.86 × 59.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.32x = 8,375.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,375.72/101.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.67

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