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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.33, 139.83 and 57.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.33, 139.83 and 57.08 is: 78.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.33 : 139.83 = 57.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.33/139.83 = 57.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.33x = 139.83 × 57.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.33x = 7,981.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,981.17/101.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.76

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