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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.34, 139.81 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.34, 139.81 and 59.86 is: 82.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.34 : 139.81 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.34/139.81 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.34x = 139.81 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.34x = 8,369.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,369.03/101.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.59

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